Appointment Setter - Solar Energy Location: Illinois (Remote/Field-Based) Compensation: Competitive Commission + Bonuses About Us Autonomy Solar is a rapidly growing solar sales company dedicated to helping homeowners transition to clean, renewable energy. We pride ourselves on transparency, integrity, and providing homeowners with the best solar solutions to fit their needs. Our team is expanding, and we’re looking for motivated individuals to help schedule appointments for our solar specialists. Job Overview As an Appointment Setter, you will be the first point of contact for homeowners interested in solar energy. Your main responsibility is to engage potential customers, educate them on the benefits of solar, and schedule consultations with our solar specialists. You can generate appointments through door-to-door outreach, phone calls, or by leveraging your own contacts—whichever works best for you! Key Responsibilities: • Engage homeowners through various outreach methods, including door-to-door canvassing, phone calls, and personal networks. • Use your own contacts to schedule appointments, maximizing your earning potential. • Collect and verify electricity bills to determine solar eligibility. • Schedule appointments for our solar specialists to conduct consultations. • Maintain accurate records of homeowner interactions in our CRM. • Follow up with leads to confirm appointments and answer basic questions. What We’re Looking For: ✅ Strong communication skills – You’re comfortable talking to homeowners and building rapport. ✅ Self-motivated & driven – You thrive in a performance-based environment. ✅ Goal-oriented – You’re competitive and focused on setting quality appointments. ✅ Reliable & professional – You represent Autonomy Solar with integrity and enthusiasm. ✅ Flexible prospecting – Whether knocking doors, calling leads, or tapping into your personal network, you know how to generate appointments. ✅ No experience required – We provide comprehensive training to set you up for success! Perks & Benefits: • Uncapped commission – The more appointments you set, the more you earn! • Performance bonuses – Earn extra cash for hitting milestones. • Flexible schedule – Work part-time or full-time. • Career growth opportunities – Move into sales or leadership roles. • Industry-leading training – Learn from top solar professionals. Join Autonomy Solar and be a part of the clean energy movement! Apply today to start your journey in the solar industry. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year Compensation Package: • Commission pay Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marion, IL 62959
See More Details >>Please apply only if you live (or very soon will be living) in the St. Louis / Metro East area or the Marion / Carbondale, IL area. There is about 60-70% travel to Chicago for the rest of 2025. The company pays per diem and lodging while on travel jobs. Trips are usually 2 weeks out of town and then back to your home base. Applicants need to be willing to join the Electrical Apprenticeship as well. About Straight Up Solar: Straight Up Solar is Missouri’s longest-running and largest solar installer. St Louis-founded and owned, we are a fully-licensed and insured electrical contractor, a BBB A+ business, and B-Corps Certified. We are a turn-key solar PV design & installation firm with 7 in-house installation crews. Our 125 employees in Missouri and Illinois are dedicated exclusively to PV design, installation, operations, and maintenance. Straight Up Solar has installed more than 2,700 solar projects at businesses, homes, schools, farms, churches and government buildings throughout Missouri and Illinois and has offices in St. Louis, MO, Marion, IL and Bloomington, IL. Our team of 125 includes 62 NABCEP Certified and Associate-level credential solar professionals. What we offer: • Competitive hourly rate and advancement opportunities • Employer Matching 401(k)/100% vested • Monthly medical insurance stipend for employee • Paid Life Insurance $50,000 • Additional voluntary insurance includes: Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness, Life and Legal. • Wellness Program with Headspace App Stipend • Paid Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Bereavement • Per Diem and paid travel if there are out of town opportunities • Ongoing solar education and training classes POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Adhere to Straight Up Solar and OSHA safety standards • Install quality PV installation to system design specifications • Ensure that layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, and voltage testing meets expected quality standards • Complete electrical wiring of solar array (AC and DC) • Problem solve system layouts when design specifications require adjustment ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Stage materials and tools and load vans • Perform quality roof penetrations • Assemble racking, mounting systems and modules per specification • Ground and wire the modules and combiner box • Assist with general ground support • Assist with general site preparation and clean up • Deliver a high level of customer service ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Thorough understanding of grid-tied PV system design, electrical wire sizing, and conduit connections • Leadership Experience • Understanding tool use and basic familiarity with construction practices • Must be organized and self-motivated • Comfortably able to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, kneel repeatedly, work with power tools, and work on roofs in varying temperatures • Must have excellent teamwork and communication skills including the ability to foster a positive team environment through collaborative decision-making • Must have a clean driving record and access to transportation to job site • Preferred but not required: NABCEP certification, OSHA-10 safety certification, and previous experience installing solar PV on the DC side of the system Straight Up Solar is a values-based company committed to a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future — one solar panel at a time. We provide a supportive team environment which allows everyone the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to improve the company. Straight Up Solar is committed to ongoing training and professional development. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer celebrating our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. CLEARE Values: • Care for Community • Lead the Energy Transition • Educate Everyone • Advocate with Purpose • Respect People & Planet Exempt: No Pay Structure: Hourly Pay Range: $62,000 to $70,000 annually Work Schedule: 5 Days Per Week – Monday – Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Position: R&R (Remove & Replace) Technician Straight Up Solar is Missouri’s largest and longest-running solar installation company. We are dedicated exclusively to PV design, installation, operations, and maintenance. We have installed more than 3,000 solar projects for businesses, homes, schools, farms, churches and government buildings throughout Missouri and Illinois. St. Louis-founded and owned, we are a fully-licensed and insured electrical contractor, a BBB A+ business, B-Corp Certified, and a St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace award winner since 2020. We care deeply for the environment, our communities, and our team. Straight Up Solar is a focused team of 110 solar professionals across 3 offices (St. Louis, MO; Bloomington IL; Marion, IL). 55 of our team members have a NABCEP Advanced Certification or an Associate-Level Credential, proving our dedication to quality solar. Expectations of All Employees: • Live Straight Up Solar’s CLEARE values and embrace our goal of “inspiring a solar community to create a sustainable world.” • Always work toward shared understanding and engage in “crucial conversations” when needed. • Be self-sufficient and supportive of other team members. Position Responsibilities: • Adhere to Straight Up Solar and OSHA safety standards • Remove and Re-Install quality PV installation to system design specifications • Ensure that layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, and voltage testing meets expected quality standards • Complete electrical wiring of solar array (AC and DC) • Problem solve system layouts when design specifications require adjustment Essential Functions: • Stage materials and tools and load vans • Perform quality roof penetrations • Assemble racking, mounting systems and modules per specification • Ground and wire the modules and combiner box • Assist with general ground support • Assist with general site preparation and clean up • Deliver a high level of customer service Requirements: • Must have a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and access to transportation to our warehouse • Bend over and kneel on surfaces • Squat, crawl, twist in variety of ways • Drive power tools and use other small tools such as hammers and wrenches • Handle inclement weather • Sit in vehicle for long periods • Understand tool use and basic familiarity with construction practices • Must be organized and self-motivated • Must have excellent teamwork and communication skills including the ability to foster a positive team environment through collaborative decision-making Preferred Knowledge and Skills: • Understanding of grid-tied PV system design, electrical wire sizing, and conduit connections • Previous experience installing solar PV on the DC side of the system • Leadership Experience • NABCEP certification • OSHA-10 safety certification We provide a supportive team environment which allows everyone the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to improve the company. Straight Up Solar is committed to ongoing training and professional development, promoting from within as much as possible. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer celebrating our employees’ differences regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Diversity makes us better. Straight Up Solar has 6 core values (CLEARE) that guide the company and team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Marion, IL, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, which blend practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These programs typically last about two to three years, requiring extensive on-the-job 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 projections indicating a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Marion, IL, apprentices can earn an average of $627 per week, with experienced solar professionals often exceeding $59,250 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like NABCEP help aspiring solar technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
