DESCRIPTION

Domestic energy assessors advise individuals on energy supply for their homes. They assess the individual’s needs and recommend the appropriate source of energy and supplier, attempting to secure energy sales. They also advise on economic and environmental advantages of types of energy, and create energy plans compliant with regulations and the technical requirements and conditions of the residence

Regulatory aspect

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ALTERNATIVE LABEL

  • residential energy saleswoman
  • residential energy seller
  • residential energy sales promoter
  • residential energy sales representative
  • residential energy salesman
  • residential energy sales rep
  • domestic energy sales promoter
  • domestic energy sales negotiator
  • residential energy sales negotiator
  • domestic energy seller
  • residential energy salesperson

TECHNICAL SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALS
  • advise on heating systems energy efficiency
  • advise on potential safety hazards concerning heating systems
  • advise on utility consumption
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  • answer requests for quotation
  • assess customers
  • carry out sales analysis
  • identify customer’s needs
  • identify energy needs
  • inform customers on energy consumption fees
  • manage contracts
OPTIONALS
  • assess supplier risks
  • attend trade fairs
  • deliver a sales pitch
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  • implement marketing strategies
  • implement sales strategies
  • inform on government funding
  • liaise with advertising agencies
  • manage contract disputes
  • manage development of promotional material
  • monitor after sales records
  • negotiate improvement with suppliers
  • negotiate terms with suppliers
  • perform market research
ESSENTIALS
  • characteristics of products
  • characteristics of services
  • domestic heating systems
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  • energy performance of buildings
  • sales argumentation
  • sales strategies
OPTIONALS
  • electricity market
  • gas market
  • renewable energy technologies
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  • solar energy

SOFT SKILLS

ADAPTABILITY

80%

DEPENDABILITY

60%

COMMUNICATION

80%

MOTIVATION

40%

PROBLEM SOLVING

40%

WORK ETHIC

40%