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Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

Median Salary
99,710
Job Outlook
+60%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$60,010

10%

$99,710

Median

$152,240

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    44%

  • Bachelor's degree

    21%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    10%

  • High school

    9%

  • Post baccalaureate

    7%

  • Master's degree

    4%

  • Some college

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Administrative
  • Design

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.