Renewables Sales Consultant

Astute People; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider in the UK is seeking a driven Renewables Sales Consultant for the Bristol and North Somerset area. The successful candidate will engage with customers and promote solar and battery systems, while providing exceptional service and managing a flexible schedule. The role is commission-based, rewarding successful sales directly. Ideal candidates have proven B2C sales experience and strong knowledge of MCS compliance. Opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Commission structure rewarding success

Flexible remote working arrangements

Full support from admin, technical, and design teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2C sales of domestic solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel within approximately one hour of Bristol.
• Comfortable operating as an independent contractor with responsibility for their own tax and NI obligations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective customers through face-to-face meetings, virtual consultations, and community events to promote renewable energy solutions.
• Conduct detailed assessments of client needs and present customized proposals.
• Negotiate prices, address objections, and close contracts while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

B2C sales of domestic solar PV

Knowledge of MCS compliance

Strong IT skills

Tools

Office 365

CRM software

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established renewable energy provider committed to sustainability and professional development, to recruit a Renewables Sales Consultant covering Bristol and North Somerset.

This highly driven Sales Consultant role offers a very competitive commission structure based on a percentage of sales across domestic and small-scale commercial renewable energy projects.

If you're an ambitious, self-employed sales professional looking to work with a company that values integrity, people, and delivering high-quality solutions, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Renewables Sales Consultant role

Reporting to the Director, you will:

• Engage with prospective customers through face-to-face meetings, virtual consultations, and community events to promote renewable energy solutions.
• Conduct detailed assessments of client needs and present customized solar, battery, and small commercial energy system proposals.
• Carry out surveys of customer homes and sites to determine suitability for renewable installations.
• Introduce yourself to neighbours during installations to build local engagement and awareness.
• Negotiate prices, address objections, and close contracts while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain communication throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate with technical and design teams to ensure accurate proposals and installation schedules.
• Keep detailed records of sales activities, client interactions, and follow-up actions within the CRM.
• Ensure all work complies with MCS standards (MIS3002) and other applicable regulations.
• Manage your own schedule efficiently to maximize sales and outreach efforts.

Professional qualifications

• Proven experience in B2C sales of domestic solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Experience with small commercial renewable energy projects (under 50kW).
• Strong knowledge of MCS compliance and domestic energy regulations.
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel within approximately one hour of Bristol.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Office 365 and ideally CRM software.

Personal skills

• Self‑motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently.
• A clear communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• Strong ability to manage through to successful sale completion.
• Organized, with excellent time‑management skills to handle multiple client engagements.
• Self‑motivated and confident in a self‑driven, commission‑only model.
• Comfortable operating as an independent contractor with responsibility for their own tax and NI obligations.

Salary and benefits of the Renewables Sales Consultant role

• Commission structure rewarding your success directly.
• Referral programme and opportunity to work with a certified sustainable company.
• Full support from admin, technical, and design teams.
• Flexible remote working arrangements, suiting your schedule.
• Operate as your own independent business without direct supervision.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.