DESCRIPTION

Renewable energy sales representatives assess clients’ energy supply needs, and attempt to secure sales of renewable energy methods. They promote renewable energy suppliers and the use of renewable energy products, and liaise with consumers to increase sales.

REGULATORY ASPECT

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ALTERNATIVE LABEL

  • alternative energy sales promoter
  • renewable energy salesperson
  • renewable energy sales rep
  • renewable energy sales consultant
  • residential renewable energy sales representative
  • alternative energy sales negotiator
TECHNICAL SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIALS
  • answer requests for quotation
  • assess customers
  • carry out sales analysis
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  • identify customer’s needs
  • identify energy needs
  • inform customers on energy consumption fees
  • inform on government funding
  • manage contracts
  • promote sustainable energy
  • provide information on geothermal heat pumps
  • provide information on solar panels
  • provide information on wind turbines
OPTIONALS
  • achieve sales targets
  • advise on utility consumption
  • assess supplier risks
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  • attend trade fairs
  • deliver a sales pitch
  • implement marketing strategies
  • implement sales strategies
  • 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
  • plan customers’ sales visits
  • plan event marketing for promotional campaigns
  • prepare sales checks
  • promote environmental awareness
  • prospect new customers
  • review completed contracts
ESSENTIALS
  • characteristics of products
  • characteristics of services
  • renewable energy technologies
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  • sales argumentation
  • sales strategies
  • solar energy
OPTIONALS
  • domestic heating systems
  • electricity market
  • energy performance of buildings
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  • industrial heating systems

SOFT SKILLS

COMMUNICATION

100%

ADAPTABILITY

50%

MOTIVATION

50%

DEPENDABILITY

50%

TIME MANAGEMENT

50%

TEAM WORK

35%