Domestic Solar Sales Consultant - Midlands

Good Energy; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on sales

Car allowance

Holiday 25 days

Ethical pension (Aviva)

Mental Health support

Life assurance

EV leasing & Cycle to work

Learning & development

Job summary

Good Energy is seeking a passionate Domestic Solar Sales Consultant to help homeowners adopt solar and battery storage across the UK. You’ll manage in-home consultations, tailor proposals, and guide customers from first contact to post-install support.

You’ll work with a mix of warm leads and referrals, travel to client properties, and represent Good Energy at events. A strong consultative selling approach and drive to hit targets are essential.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in home energy or renewables is required.
• Ability to understand homeowner needs and design bespoke solar solutions.
• Proven ability to close sales during or after in-home consultations.
• Clear, warm communication in person and over the phone.
• Willingness to learn solar technology and explain it simply.
• Strong pipeline management and diligent follow-up.
• Self-motivated yet thrives in a supportive team.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home consultations to assess suitability for solar and tailor proposals.
• Convert inbound enquiries into installations with expert advice.
• Grow your pipeline through referrals, events, and local networking.
• Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
• Address questions around solar tech, finance options, and installation.
• Build trust with homeowners through honest advice and follow-up.
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams for seamless delivery.
• Stay up-to-date on domestic solar and battery technology.

Skills

Face-to-face sales

Consultative selling

Closing ability

Strong communication

Technical curiosity

Organisation & resilience

Autonomy & teamwork

Travel availability

Job description

Description

No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Domestic Solar Sales Consultant to join our team and play a key role in bringing clean, affordable energy to homes across the UK. Specialising in residential solar and battery storage, you’ll carry out personalised home consultations and surveys, helping homeowners make informed decisions that lower their bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

From first contact to post-installation, you’ll support customers every step of the way, delivering expert advice and outstanding service. You’ll work from a mix of warm leads and your own network through referrals and local outreach.

Responsibilities:

• Customer consultations: Conduct in-home visits to assess suitability for solar, understanding homeowner needs, and provide tailored proposals.
• Lead conversion: Turn inbound enquiries into successful installations with expert advice and a consultative approach.
• Pipeline growth: Build your own pipeline through referrals, community events, and local networking.
• Sales targets: Consistently meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
• Objection handling: Address questions and concerns around solar technology, finance options, and installation.
• Customer relationships: Build trust with homeowners through honest advice, empathy, and excellent follow-up.
• Post-Sale support: Work closely with operations and technical teams to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Product expertise: Stay up to date on domestic solar and battery technology to provide informed recommendations.
• Brand representation: Represent Good Energy at events, home shows, and sustainability initiatives in your area.

What you'll need to succeed

We’re seeking an approachable, proactive, and ambitious professional who thrives on meeting new people and making a meaningful impact. You’ll guide customers through a significant investment with care, clarity, and confidence, bringing our mission to life one home at a time. We are looking for someone passionate and hungry to succeed—a driven individual who is eager to progress to the next stage of their career and help us grow.

• Sales experience: Proven track record in face-to-face sales, ideally within the home energy or renewables sector.
• Consultative selling: Able to understand individual needs and design bespoke solar solutions.
• Closing ability: Skilled at securing sales during or after in-home consultations.
• Strong communication: Warm, clear, and persuasive in person and over the phone.
• Technical curiosity: Eager to learn and explain solar technology in simple terms.
• Organisation & resilience: Confident managing your pipeline and following up with leads.
• Autonomy & teamwork: Self-motivated but thrives in a supportive team.
• Open to Travel: Full UK driving licence and happy to travel when required

Your base of Operations: Office, warehouse, and beyond Our head office is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with additional offices and warehouses in Lincoln, Ringwood (Hampshire), and Kent. For this role, we’re looking for candidates based around Coventry/Solihull/Warwick. The position will involve some travel to clients properties as required.

We offer both formal and informal flexible working options. Full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

The office is fully accessible, allowing everyone to participate fully in their working lives regardless of any mobility challenges. We promote work-life balance and flexibility through hybrid working, which combines both remote and office work.

Benefits you can rely on

Commission: Boost your earnings with our role-based commission structure, earn 6% on the gross margin of your sales. On average, this adds up to £57-60k take-home pay, rewarding your success and drive.

5k Car Allowance: To support travel requirements associated with the role.

Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.

Look after mind and body: Workplace support from our team of Mental Health First Aiders. Employee Assistance Programme powered by YuLife, for confidential support with life's more difficult moments.

Life Assurance (a cash lump sum of 6X your salary for your family/next of kin)

Greener for Good : EV leasing scheme and Cycle to work scheme

Development opportunities: Good Learning platform that provides access to online learning and workshops, as well as hosting a range of podcasts, videos and articles, helping you grow your skills and knowledge.

Good Energy has been driving the UK’s renewable energy revolution since 1999, helping homes and businesses become greener and more self-sufficient through clean power and green technology.

We supply 100% renewable electricity from over 3,000 independent British generators and support more than 180,000 customers producing their own energy through the Feed-in Tariff scheme. Beyond supply, we design and install solar panels systems, batteries, heat pumps and EV chargers, with fair tariffs and export rates that reward people for the energy they share.

As a Which? Eco Provider, certified B Corp, and Friends of the Earth–recommended supplier, we’re proud to set the bar high for sustainability, fairness, and customer care. We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot and recognised as a World Class Employer by Best Companies, a reflection of both our customers’ trust and our inclusive, values-driven workplace.

Now part of the Esyasoft Group, we’re connected to a global network of expertise in energy management and smart technology. With an exciting period of growth ahead, we’re expanding across all areas of the business. At our core, we believe in fairness, inclusivity, and innovation, and we’re looking for people who share our mission to tackle the climate crisis and power a cleaner, greener future.

Our Commitment We’re a Committed Member of Inclusive Employers and value people’s differences - we recognise the strength that they give us. We work hard to be a supportive community where everyone has equal opportunities and we encourage applications from people irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or sexual orientation.