Entering the solar trade in Fort Myers, FL, typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, which blend practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. These programs usually span two to three years, involving extensive on-site training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a significant presence in Florida, and projects a robust job growth of 104% by 2032. Apprentices in Fort Myers earn an average of $1,047.50 per week, with experienced solar professionals often surpassing $10,800 monthly. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like NABCEP facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with potential earnings exceeding $108,000 annually.
Job Summary Job Overview: Freedom Forever has partnered with SUNLY/Lowe's Home Improvement Stores to provide homeowners with a low cost solar solution to its customers. We are looking for independent service contractors who represent Lowes as a Retail Solar Sales Rep that can effectively talk to shoppers about the benefits of going solar by eliminating their current power bill and replacing it with a lower fixed rate solar bill that never rises. The solar sales representative will set appointments in the store with the Lowe's customer. Freedom Forever is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the country. Freedom is represented in the entire country. We offer an industry leading warranty for our customers and some of the quickest installs in the business to be sure our representatives are paid and our customers start saving quickly. Freedom offers a small time company feel with the big time company backing. Representatives can enjoy an established, comprehensive support system so they can focus all their energy on the things that they are good at make them the most amount of money in the least amount of time. Solar is one of the fastest-growing industries in the USA. Countries in Europe and Australia already have a 35% saturation of solar, while the US is only at about 5%. We are starting to catch up. The entire industry is in the middle of a huge growth period right now! It's all happening right now. 2025 has started off well ahead of last year. With all of the growth and expansion Freedom is experiencing along with partnering with Lowes, we are having more success than ever in offering solar to our customers. With Freedom Forevers Platform and Lowes large customer base, setting appointments and for solar consultations has never easier and more exciting. You as a retail sales rep will be responsible for setting the appointment while a qualified Lowes Solar Consultant will finalize the sale in the home. The commissions are split between you and the Solar Consultant. Benefits: • Flexible schedule (part-time and full-time positions available) • Opportunities for advancement • Commission pay (uncapped) • Excellent leadership opportunities to drive the sales team towards success • Ongoing training meetings Locations: • Positions are for local reps in their surrounding home area in Florida • Locations include: Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lee county, And surrounding areas Responsibilities: • Consult with customers to assess their energy needs • Educate customers on the benefits of solar energy and our products • Utilize sales techniques to set appointments (on mobile app) • Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales process • Go to ongoing weekly training meetings and company wide zoom calls • Attend monthly team activities to sustain positive team culture Skills: Freedom is looking for experienced solar sales reps or those with no prior solar sales experience who are interested in making 6 figure income potential their 1st year, regardless of prior skill level. - Basic product knowledge of solar - Strong, clear and effective communication - Adaptable to social selling situations - Confidence in the pitch and product - Outstanding customer service skills to build and maintain customer relationships - Self motivated and enthusiastic - Proficiency in basic sales software for efficient tracking and reporting If you are a motivated individual with a passion for sales and possess the skills mentioned above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. • ************************** We are currently expanding locations throughout Florida and are looking for leaders to run locations as they open. While we welcome experienced sales reps and managers from other industries to apply, we promote from within, so applying for the retail solar rep position will allow us to see your sales and leadership potential to consider you for upcoming positions at other locations. Join us in driving growth and success through your exceptional sales expertise. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Opportunities for advancement Compensation Package: • Commission only • Employee stock purchase plan Schedule: • Day shift • Morning shift Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule Compensation Package: • 1099 contract • Commission pay • Quarterly bonus • Uncapped commission Schedule: • 4 hour shift • Evening shift • Morning shift • Night shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Commute: • Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Fort Myers, FL 33912: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>AT KR Solar we don't just install solar panels; we orchestrate a symphony of sunshine! Our mission is to harmonize renewable energy with everyday living, making the world a brighter place—one rooftop at a time. If you're a dynamic leader with a penchant for fun and a passion for solar energy, let's make music together! What You'll Do: • Lead the Band: Recruit, train, and inspire a team of Solar Rockstars, ensuring they hit all the right notes in sales performance. • Compose Winning Strategies: Develop innovative sales tactics that resonate with our audience and drive our mission forward. • Conduct Performance Reviews: Monitor sales metrics, provide constructive feedback, and keep the team in tune with our goals. • Engage with Our Fans: Ensure our customers receive an encore-worthy experience from the first note to the final installation. • Collaborate Across Sections: Work closely with marketing and operations to keep our symphony of services in perfect harmony. Requirements Experienced Leader: You've got a track record of leading sales teams to standing ovations, preferably in the solar industry. People Person: Your communication skills are music to everyone's ears, and you know how to strike a chord with diverse audiences. Tech-Savvy: You're comfortable with CRM systems and can analyze data without missing a beat. Energetic and Fun: You bring a positive vibe that keeps the team upbeat and motivated, even during the occasional off-key moment. Benefits Competitive Pay: A base salary that hits all the high notes, plus commissions that crescendo with your success. Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you in top performance shape. Flexible Schedule: We value work-life balance, so you can enjoy your solo time. Fun Company Culture: Regular team jams, outings, and events that make work feel like a festival.
See More Details >>Company Description Recognized by Forbes as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, Palmetto believes that choosing to source clean energy from renewable resources like solar power should be a right, not a privilege. As such, we connect homeowners with renewable energy options such as solar power and energy storage systems. Through our marketplace business model, we empower solar sales professionals and solar installation companies with access to our proprietary design platform, financing, customer management system, logistics, and project management. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our industry-leading Net Promoter Score. Our employees are our most valuable resource. Palmetto has a promote-from-within culture for talent development. We offer excellent benefits such as unlimited vacation/PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, and retirement plans. Location: Fort Meyers, FL (within 1 hour driving) About the Role Palmetto believes that happy customers are not just those installed quickest, but those whose systems provide the value they expect. The Field Service technician role is focused on upholding this promise to our customer, and will work with the Services team to ensure that system performance issues are resolved swiftly and professionally. The Solar Service Technician is a utility player who can support Service, Installation, Job Closeout, Permitting/Inspection, etc. They are the go-to person to help with ongoing Services needs throughout the 25+ year lifespan of a customer's solar system, helping to build strong lifetime customer relationships. This role reports directly to the Services Sr. Manager, with a dotted line to the local Regional Director or Installation Manager. Primary Responsibilities • Provide onsite troubleshooting and repair of solar systems. • Document visit and complete job close out report. • Schedule site visits directly with the customer when required. • Work with local field teams and central scheduling to optimize resolutions times. • Provide feedback to field team leadership, driving continuous improvement of Palmetto's installation quality and execution. • Assist with close out of pre-energization issues, ensuring customer projects are expertly executed and ready to generate power from Day 1 of permission to operate. • Provide feedback to Palmetto's Customer Experience team, working together to ensure Palmetto's resolution of system issues provide not just satisfaction, but an experience they will brag about to their friends and family. • Complete other tasks as needed, including but not limited to physical site surveys, inspections, and document collection. • Be the key Palmetto field representative to deliver great quality, experience and performance of all Service and Installation work. • Effectively communicate with homeowners on arrival times and confirmations on an as-needed basis. Tactical Responsibilities • Maintain SLAs for service work site visits • Perform O&M work and monitoring support • Perform site surveys/site visits • Perform partner and internal field training • Perform safety and quality site audits and JCO reviews and manage/site inspections • Perform field installations including PV, storage, MPU or structural upgrade • Perform damage and claims investigations Qualifications • Electrical License (only required in MA, a plus elsewhere) • 3+ years of installing, repairing, and troubleshooting residential solar & storage systems. • General knowledge of residential home maintenance and repair, ability to go the extra mile in remediating customer issues beyond the scope of solar system maintenance. • Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license Main KPIs • Time to case resolution • # Cases Resolved • Customer NPS Equal Employment Opportunity Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. For more about our Privacy Policy, visit: https://palmetto.com/privacy-policy
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