Overview
Residential Solar PV Sales Executive to advise homeowners on renewable energy solutions, including Solar PV, battery storage, and related technologies. The role requires strong technical knowledge, a clear understanding of MCS standards, and the ability to design, explain, and sell compliant systems that deliver genuine value to customers. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding customers from initial enquiry through system design, proposal, and contract, ensuring all solutions meet MCS, DNO, and industry best-practice requirements. Applicants must have solar experience.
Responsibilities
* Manage inbound and high quality, warm residential solar leads from initial contact to close (no cold calling)
* Conduct site surveys (remote and in-person) to assess roof suitability, shading, orientation, and structural considerations
* Present clear, accurate proposals explaining system size, generation, savings, payback, and export benefits
* Build trust with customers through transparent, technically accurate advice
* Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs
* Administration & Handover
o Accurately record all customer data, site details, and system designs on CRM systems
o Provide complete and accurate handover packs to operations and installation teams
o Support customers through the pre-installation process where required
* Solar PV Sales Executive, Technical & Compliance
o Design compliant residential Solar PV and battery systems in line with MCS standards
o Ensure all proposed systems are suitable for MCS certification and grant/export eligibility (e.g. SEG)
o Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of:
+ Solar PV system design and sizing (inverters, batteries, optimisers, and monitoring platforms)
+ Roof mounting systems and structural considerations
+ Generation estimates and yield calculations
+ Self-consumption vs export strategies
o Liaise with design, installation, and DNO teams to ensure accurate handover
o Ensure all information provided to customers is technically correct and compliant
Qualifications
Essential
* Proven experience selling residential Solar PV systems
* Strong understanding of MCS requirements and compliance
* In-depth technical knowledge of Solar PV and battery storage systems
* Ability to confidently explain technical concepts to non-technical customers
* Strong closing skills with an ethical, consultative sales approach
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Experience with PV design software (e.g. OpenSolar, Easy-PV, PVSol, SolarEdge Designer)
* Knowledge of DNO application processes (G98 / G99)
* Understanding of export tariffs (SEG) and smart metering
* Previous experience selling Solar PV products
Personal Attributes
* Technically credible and detail-focused
* Honest, customer-centric, and professional
* Self-motivated with strong time management
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
Offer
* Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission
* High-quality leads and strong operational support
* Ongoing product and technical training
* Opportunity to work in a fast-growing renewable energy business
* Salary £26k base P/A + Commission - OTE £50,000
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