SOLAR POWER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN SMITHFIELD, VA

LOOKING FOR THE NEXT SOLAR PANEL TECHNICIAN

3rd Rock Solar Discounters LLC is a veteran-owned solar sales and management company based in Smithfield, VA. We connect residents throughout the country with the idea of energy ownership, sustainability, and a means of saving significant energy costs through their energy customer lifetime and beyond. We have a passion for solar effectiveness and energy freedom. Our solar supply chain network is second to none. Join us as we help move residents throughout the US into the age of cost-reduction investments through the solar conversion of their homes. We have the trusted products, expertise, partners, and project management team to ensure our customers have a world-class solar conversion experience. At 3rdRock, we are always seeking new talent and partners to aid us in accelerating the solar revolution and increasing energy independence among our fellow citizens.

OUR SOLAR TECHNICIANS 

At 3rd Rock, we are, first and foremost, a solar sales and service company. 3rd Rock Solar is supported by a mix of supply chain organizations, independent contractors, and original equipment manufacturers, all with unique qualities they bring to the table. Character and authenticity, a service mindset, and an agile approach are attributes we share while allowing our unique qualities to serve our customers.

We champion each day and work hard to be the best, reinforcing our culture of success.

3rd Rock is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

CURRENT SOLAR PANEL TECHNICIAN OPENINGS:

Appointment Setter I: Contract Remote (20 hours weekly)

We are seeking an experienced contract partner (1099) appointment-setting specialist to be responsible for setting appointments for our sales team to work. 

The appointment setter will be responsible for identifying potential clients, reaching them on the phone, and scheduling an appointment for a sales representative for a follow-up visit, either in person or via telephone. If you have experience setting sales appointments in a pay-per-booking + commission environment, enjoy talking to people, and are interested in sales, then this is the ideal position for you.

SOLAR CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

Below are some of the responsibilities the appointment setter role is expected to assume:

  • Ensure each prospective client and potential customer has a positive experience with our company
  • Take the initiative to learn about the company and grow within the role
  • Field incoming phone calls and convert them into sales appointments
  • Develop and distribute reports of each day’s appointments
  • Use Google Office suite to manage various aspects of the job
  • Demonstrate a pleasant disposition with each prospect
  • Properly explain the products and services to prospective customers when making appointments
  • Complete required call sheets at the end of each day

SOLAR PANEL TECHNICIAN JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL SET 

Minimum high school diploma

  • 1-2 years of sales appointment settings with a good track record of producing
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently using Google Suite
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to field calls at least 4 hours each day, five days per week, Monday through Friday
  • A positive attitude
  • A pleasant speaking voice when engaging with prospects and customers
  • Experience and willingness to work in a team environment
  • Excellent organization skills

SOLAR ENERGY TECHNICIAN COMPENSATION

DOE, Hourly