Sales Representative

HomeWorks Energy, Inc.; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid training

401k Retirement Plan with match

PTO with accrual schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HomeWorks Energy, Inc. is seeking a Sales Representative (Home Energy Specialist) in Bethel, Connecticut. This full-time role involves performing energy assessments to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, providing customer education, and initiating service contracts.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience in sales and customer service, and strong communication skills. Compensation is commission-based, with average annual earnings of $95,000, plus commissions and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Previous customer service and sales experience preferred.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment; work independently is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Energize CT home energy assessments and generate reports.
• Initiate sales and secure service contracts while providing customer education.
• Install energy-saving products and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Customer service experience

Sales techniques

Energy efficiency knowledge

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Energy efficiency software

Basic computer skills

Job description

Sales Representative (Home Energy Specialist)

Position Type: This is a full-time, sales exempt position. This position provides in-depth paid training when you begin your career here at HWE.

Compensation: This is a commission-based role with average earnings of $95,000 annually - top earners have potential to earn $250,000+ annually. Holiday and Paid time off are paid at $20 per hour.

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid training
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• PTO with accrual schedule
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Home Energy Specialist is responsible for helping homeowners become more energy efficient by performing Energize CT energy assessments. This role will be modeling homes in energy efficiency software, diagnosing energy usage problems and recommending energy saving measures such as insulation, and high efficiency heating and cooling.

Essential Functions

The Essential Functions are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Energy Assessment:
  • Conduct Energize CT home energy assessments.
  • Utilize energy efficiency software to model homes and generate comprehensive energy savings reports.
  • Recommend energy-saving measures such as insulation, LED lighting, and high-efficiency HVAC systems.
• Sales and Customer Service:
  • Initiate sale and secure service contracts.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and educate homeowners on energy efficiency benefits.
  • Use effective sales techniques to ensure customer satisfaction and generate referrals.
  • Organize and guide customer through paperwork processes.
• Installation and Documentation:
  • Install energy-saving products during assessments
  • Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Professional Development and Collaboration:
  • Continually improve product knowledge and sales skills through ongoing learning, including staying informed on the latest energy-saving options and technologies.
  • Collaborate with internal divisions to cross-sell products and services.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Education & Experience

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel required.
• BPI Certification a plus but not required.
• Previous customer service and sales experience preferred.
• Energize CT program knowledge a plus.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong organization and time management skills.
• Must work independently as the role is primarily field based.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Outgoing, flexible, and personable demeanor.
• Requires proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This is an individual contributor position with no supervisory responsibilities.

Customer settings: This position is based in customer settings and will require work in and out of doors, including in attics, basements, small-confined spaces, and rooftops.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, crawl, or kneel in confined spaces. The employee may be required to lift up to 60 pounds, and must be able to climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, stand on roofs, and move up and down stairs safely.
• This job requires travel in a personal vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At HomeWorks Energy (New England Smart Energy), we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and experiences needed to successfully perform the job.