Solar - Retail Associate

Venture Home; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid training

Advancement opportunities within the组织

Job summary

Venture Home is seeking a Retail Associate in Windham, ME to engage shoppers, educate homeowners on solar benefits, and schedule qualified homeowners for free in-home consultations.

The role involves maintaining a professional company image, recording appointments accurately, and consistently achieving targets. Flexible part-time to full-time hours support a dynamic, customer-facing team focused on growth in residential solar.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Comfortable approaching and speaking with new people.
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Weekend availability as scheduled.
• Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales experience 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

Positive attitude

Communication skills

People-facing

Reliability

Independence

Team collaboration

Weekend availability

Sales experience

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

Benefits are available to eligible employees and include:

• 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.