Energy Sales Specialist

Staples Energy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Staples Energy is seeking a results-driven Sales Specialist to connect homeowners, renters, and businesses with energy programs and upgrades. You will identify opportunities, present program benefits, and guide customers through qualification to enrollment.

The role blends relationship building, consultative sales, and community outreach. Candidates should have 2+ years of proven sales results, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license, with annual travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven sales experience with a track record of exceeding targets.
• Active Home Improvement Sales Certificate (HISC) preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Passion for helping others improve their homes and lives through energy solutions.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results oriented.
• Maintain good driving record, valid driver’s license, insured vehicle and willingness to travel regularly (including occasional overnight stays).

Responsibilities

• Identify and close sales opportunities for energy-efficient solutions.
• Educate clients about available programs, like Energy Savings Assistance Program, and guide through qualification and enrollment.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including technical and project management, to ensure client satisfaction from proposal to completion.
• Conduct on-site visits to assess opportunities, present recommendations, and close deals.
• Stay informed about energy efficiency programs, technologies, and utility incentives.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales goals and performance targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Self-motivated

Organized

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Job description

Description

Drive Energy Innovation. Empower Communities. Grow Your Career.

About Staples Energy

At Staples Energy, we’re driving the future of smart, efficient energy. Our mission is to deliver innovative, cost-saving, and eco-friendly solutions that empower both businesses and homeowners to reduce energy use and environmental impact.

We believe that everyone deserves a comfortable, healthy, and safe home—but not everyone can afford essential upgrades. That’s why we proudly participate in programs like the Energy Savings Assistance Program, which provides no-cost appliance upgrades and home repairs for eligible customers. From heat pump water heaters and furnaces to efficient lighting and refrigerators, we help households lower their bills, increase comfort, and improve energy efficiency at no charge.

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a motivated, results-driven Sales Specialist who shares our passion for helping customers access energy solutions that make a lasting difference.

Position Overview

As a Sales Specialist, you’ll play a key role in connecting customers to impactful energy programs and services. You’ll work directly with homeowners, renters, and businesses to identify energy-saving opportunities, present program benefits, and help them access upgrades that make their spaces more efficient and affordable.

This position combines relationship building, consultative sales, and community outreach. The ideal candidate thrives on making a difference—helping people improve their homes while supporting a cleaner energy future.

Requirements

• Identify, and close sales opportunities for energy-efficient solutions
• Educate clients about available programs—like the Energy Savings Assistance Program—and guide them through the qualification and enrollment process.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including technical and project management, to ensure client satisfaction from proposal to completion.
• Conduct on-site visits to assess opportunities, present recommendations, and close deals.
• Stay informed about the latest energy efficiency programs, technologies, and utility incentives.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales goals and performance targets.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of proven sales experience with a track record of exceeding targets preferred.
• Active Home Improvement Sales Certificate (HISC) preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Passion for helping others improve their homes and lives through energy solutions.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results oriented.
• Maintain good driving record, valid driver’s license, insured vehicle and willingness to travel regularly (including occasional overnight stays).

What We Offer:

• Generous commission-based only compensation plan following a paid training period.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and company sponsored life insurance options.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Travel allowance and company support for professional development.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment where your success is celebrated.
• Hire Bonus if Energy Efficiency badged

Join Us

If you’re passionate about helping people and thrive on achieving results, we’d love to hear from you. Join a forward-thinking team that’s helping families and businesses save energy, improve comfort, and protect our planet—one customer at a time.

AAP/EEO Statement Staples Energy (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.