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Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

Sales and Related (41-4011)

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

At a Glance

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors earns a median of $100,070/yr with +1.9% projected growth. Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Selling or Influencing Others, Working with Computers, Getting Information.

Median Annual Wage

$100,070/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+1.9%

Annual Openings

27

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Skills (8)

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

4.0
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

3.6
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

3.6
Persuasion

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

3.6
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

3.5
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

3.5
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

3.5
Negotiation

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

3.3

Knowledge (6)

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

4.5
Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

4.5
Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

3.8
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

3.7
Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

3.6
Building and Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

3.3

Abilities (10)

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

4.0
Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

4.0
Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

3.6
Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.6
Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

3.5
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.4
Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

3.4
Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

3.4
Far Vision

The ability to see details at a distance.

3.3
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.3

Technology (13)

Trimble SketchUp Pro

Category: Graphics or photo imaging software | Hot Technology

4.5
Salesforce software

Category: Customer relationship management CRM software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Project

Category: Project management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Google Workspace software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology

4.5
Autodesk AutoCAD

Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Acrobat

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Zoom

Category: Video conferencing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Customer relationship management CRM software

Category: Customer relationship management CRM software

4.0

Work Activities (20)

Selling or Influencing Others

Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

4.6
Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

4.6
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.6
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

3.9
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.9
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

3.8
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

3.8
Processing Information

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

3.8
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

3.7
Scheduling Work and Activities

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

3.6
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

3.6
Analyzing Data or Information

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

3.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

3.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.4
Developing Objectives and Strategies

Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

3.4
Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

3.4

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