(Junior) Inside Solar Sales Manager

Company Description

Sunhero is a new cleantech venture on a mission to drive mass adoption of rooftop solar installations around the world and reduce CO2 emissions. We are building a three-directional marketplace in a multi-billion euro industry to revolutionize mass access to clean energy.

Sunhero is founded by Berlin-based entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience launching companies in the international markets, including Airbnb, Rover and Course Hero. Sunhero is headquartered in Berlin, Germany with a regional hub in Barcelona, Spain.

We are looking for a (Junior) Solar Sales Manager to join the company right from the beginning. This role is tasked with jump-starting Sunhero s activities in the country and develop the business from the ground up. This role is made for ambitious individuals who want to accelerate their careers and learn how to build a company.

You will be in a unique position to closely collaborate with the management and jointly shape the future of the company. To be successful in this role you need to be incredibly customer-centric. You strongly believe that sales means solving customer's problems and this is how you approach it. You are willing to roll up your sleeves and always go the extra mile to make this happen. Previous experience in solar is helpful, but not required. We encourage candidates of all genders and backgrounds to apply.

Tasks

• Help us developing the playbook to accompany homeowners along their journey to understand their personal benefits of residential solar systems
• Generate deep insights on customers needs and translate this into actionable for our marketing and product team to develop the right campaigns
• Evaluate and test different ways of remote selling using phone, video calls, Whatsapp, etc. - what works for our customers, works for us
• Create customer presentations, offers and brochures to facilitate our customers' decision-making process
• Prepare training materials to onboard further colleagues to our sales team
• And most importantly: sell solar panels systems to our customers

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree (or equivalent practical experience)
• 2+ years of work experience in a sales or business development role, ideally focusing on sales of complex products
• Previous experience in the solar industry is desirable, but not a must
• An entrepreneurial mindset and proven ability to find innovative solutions to challenging problems
• High tolerance for ambiguity and a demonstrated ability to overdeliver on customer's expectations
• An unparalleled curiosity to learn and challenge the status-quo
• A strong motivation to have a positive impact on the planet and to change the way people think about energy production
• A native Spanish speaker and fluent in English; other European languages is a plus

Benefits

Some perks

• Working parents-friendly environment. 80% of our leadership are parents themselves.
• A chance to work with and learn from an experienced team.
• A diverse, inclusive, and fun international environment
• Growth opportunities with regular lunch & learn sessions.
• Open and regular communication about our direction and progress.
• A meaningful job - we are driven by the desire to make a positive impact.
• An opportunity to really shape the path of a startup

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we re constantly working to improve these aspects. At Sunhero, we don t just accept our differences, we fully support and celebrate them. We re committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, or gender identity or expression. We strive to be an equal opportunity workplace.