Solar Sales Representative

Sunrun is hiring a Solar Sales Representative in Sugar Land, TX. This is a direct seller, commission-only position focused on residential solar and battery storage. The role centers on territory development and homeowner outreach in a vertically integrated residential energy company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales activities within an assigned residential territory
• Engage homeowners through door knocking, networking, and referral follow-up
• Track sales activities and meet defined performance targets
• Present solar and storage solutions, explain financing options, and guide customers through the purchase process
• Educate homeowners on cost savings, clean energy benefits, and energy independence
• Attend weekly training meetings to refine sales skills and identify advancement opportunities

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Preferred experience in direct or commission-based sales
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends
• Physical capability to work outdoors and walk for extended periods in varying weather conditions
• Valid California Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) License required; candidates without the license may be hired initially as a Sales Scheduler at minimum wage capped at 35 hours per week until the license is obtained, then transition to the 100% commission Solar Sales Direct Seller role

Benefits

• Uncapped commission with top 10% of Sales Specialists earning $300,000 or more annually
• 50% of first-year Sales Specialists earned $100,000 or more in 2024; top 10% of new hires averaged $205,020; top 100 earners reached $388,000 or more
• Flexible schedule available after the initial training period
• World-class sales training and clear paths for career advancement
• Bonus training pay through extra commissions on the first eight deals
• Performance incentives including Nike and Lululemon swag
• Incentive trips to destinations such as New Zealand, Iceland, Tahiti, Switzerland, and Cancun
• Quarterly stock incentives based on personal performance
• Average compensation in the first 12 months ranges from $60,000 to $90,000 depending on individual results, with location and success factors affecting overall ranges from $60,000 to $100,000