Solar – Retail Associate

Venture Home; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid training

Advancement opportunities within the w

Job summary

Venture Home is seeking a part-time to full-time Retail Associate to engage homeowners at retail locations, educate them about residential solar energy, and schedule qualified homeowners for in-home consultations with our Solar Consultants.

This customer-facing role requires an outgoing, energetic individual who enjoys talking with people and driving opportunities through meaningful conversations, with success measured by high-quality appointments and solar demonstrations that help homeowners

Qualifications

• Weekend availability as scheduled.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Comfortable approaching and speaking with new people.
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
• Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engage shoppers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Educate homeowners on the benefits of going solar.
• Qualify homeowners based on company guidelines.
• Schedule qualified homeowners for free in-home solar consultations.
• Maintain a positive and professional representation of the company.
• Accurately record appointments and customer information.
• Consistently achieve appointment and performance goals.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Weekend availability

Reliability

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Retail experience

Teamwork

Job description

Retail Associate

Part-Time to Full-Time | Benefits Eligible

Position Overview

The Retail Associate is responsible for engaging homeowners at retail locations, educating them about the benefits of residential solar energy, and scheduling qualified homeowners for in-home consultations with our Solar Consultants.

This is a customer-facing position designed for outgoing, energetic individuals who enjoy speaking with people and creating opportunities through meaningful conversations. Success is measured by generating high-quality appointments that result in completed in-home demonstrations and ultimately help homeowners save money through solar.

Responsibilities

• Engage shoppers in a friendly and professional manner
• Educate homeowners on the benefits of going solar
• Qualify homeowners based on company guidelines
• Schedule qualified homeowners for free in-home solar consultations
• Maintain a positive and professional representation of the company
• Accurately record appointments and customer information
• Consistently achieve appointment and performance goals

Schedule

• Approximately 30 hours per week
• Five (5) six-hour shifts each week
• Typical schedule:
• 1:00 PM — 7:00 PM
• Seasonally adjusted to 11:00 AM — 6:00 PM or 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM during winter months
• Some weekend availability is required
• Employees will never be scheduled both Saturday and Sunday in the same weekend

Compensation

$15.00 per hour plus commission!

Retail Associates also earn commissions based on completed sales generated from appointments they originate.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid training
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

What We’re Looking For

• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Comfortable approaching and speaking with new people
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals
• Weekend availability as scheduled
• Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales experience is helpful but not required

Career Growth

High-performing Retail Associates have opportunities to advance into leadership and outside sales positions, with significantly higher earning potential as they grow within the organization.