Residential Energy Consultant

SolarShoppers

$75K — $500K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of sales experience, ideally in a consultative or in-home setting
  • Strong listening, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfort with prospecting and developing your own client pipeline
  • Self-direction, organization, and long-term career mindset
  • Reliable transportation and valid California driver's license
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-home and on-site energy consultations with homeowners
  • Review utility bills and property conditions to design systems
  • Educate homeowners on solar economics and financing
  • Build client base through outreach, referrals, and networking
  • Guide customers through proposals and project timelines
  • Stay updated on utility rate changes and incentive programs

Benefits

  • $500/week training pay for the first 4 weeks
  • Per-project commission of $2,000-$4,000
  • Monthly performance bonuses for installs
  • Paid on installation completion
  • Health benefits eligibility after 90 days
Full Job Description
California electricity rates aren't slowing down, and Antelope Valley homeowners are actively looking for guidance on solar and battery storage. SolarShoppers - voted AVS Best - is hiring a Residential Energy Consultant to meet with homeowners, analyze their energy usage, and design custom solar and storage solutions.

This is a consultative role built for experienced sellers who want a structured ramp, weekly income while they build their pipeline, and uncapped earning potential once they're rolling.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct in-home and on-site energy consultations with Antelope Valley homeowners
  • Review utility bills, usage patterns, and roof/property conditions to design the right system
  • Educate homeowners on solar economics, financing, tax credits, NEM 3.0, and battery backup
  • Build your own client base through neighborhood outreach, referrals, community events, and networking
  • Walk customers through proposals, contracts, and the path to a finished install
  • Stay current on California utility rate changes and incentive programs


Compensation Structure

We've built this role so you can earn from week one while you ramp:

  • $500/week training pay for your first 4 weeks (non-recoverable - yours to keep)
  • Per-project commission: $2,000-$4,000 depending on system size and storage attach
  • Monthly performance bonuses:
    • $1,000 bonus for 3 installs in a month
    • $2,500 bonus for 5+ installs in a month


  • Paid on installation completion - most projects go live in 30-45 days
  • Health benefits eligibility after 90 days

Realistic earnings:

  • Year 1 consultants: $80K-$120K
  • Experienced consultants: $150K+
  • No cap on commissions or bonuses


Why Consultants Choose SolarShoppers

  • Voted AVS Best - homeowners recognize and trust the name before you knock
  • Local installer, not a dealer We do our own installs, permitting, and PTO - your project never gets handed off to a stranger
  • Fast project timelines - most systems operational in 60-90 days, not 6 months
  • Exclusive equipment line not available through competing dealers in the valley
  • Real operations team behind every project, so you look good after the sale
  • Structured onboarding with product training, design training, and consultation shadowing


Background We're Looking For

This role fits people coming from consultative or relationship-based sales backgrounds. Industries that translate especially well:

  • HVAC sales
  • Insurance (especially in-home P&C or life)
  • Financial services / wealth advisory
  • Real estate
  • Roofing or home improvement
  • Solar (any role)
  • Mortgage / lending

You should have:

  • 2+ years of sales experience, ideally in a consultative or in-home setting
  • Strong listening, presentation, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfort prospecting and developing your own client pipeline
  • Self-direction, organization, and a long-term career mindset
  • Reliable transportation, valid California driver's license, professional appearance
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required


Compensation: $75,000.00 - $500,000.00 per year

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