Solar Sales Consultant

EARL STREET EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANTS LIMITED · Maidstone, South East

Solar Sales Consultant at EARL STREET EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANTS LIMITED, based in Maidstone, South East, paying £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£35,000 per annum
Location
Maidstone, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
18 Sep 2026
Sector
Sales Assistant

28% below the typical rate for sales assistant

Reference https://www.earlstreet.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=59211

About the role

Our client based in the outskirts for Maidstone are looking to recruit a Solar Sales Consultant.

 

They are looking for a confident and commercially driven Sales Consultant to join their growing renewable energy business.

 

They generate a strong volume of qualified enquiries and are looking for someone who can attend customer appointments, understand their requirements, design appropriate solar and battery solutions and, most importantly, convert opportunities into sales.

 

This is not a cold-calling or door-to-door sales role. Leads and customer enquiries are provided.

 

The Role

  • Attend pre-arranged residential and commercial customer appointments
  • Assess customer requirements and recommend suitable solar PV and battery storage solutions
  • Produce system designs, quotations and proposals using solar design software
  • Present solutions clearly and confidently to customers
  • Follow up quotations and enquiries to maximise conversion rates
  • Maintain accurate customer and sales information within the company CRM
  • Work closely with their technical, office and installation teams
  • Manage working hours flexibly around customer appointments, including

occasional evening or weekend appointments where required

The Ideal Candidate

They are looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience in solar, renewable energy, construction, or home- improvement sales
  • A proven track record of successfully closing sales.
  • Strong face-to-face communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience using solar design/proposal software or the ability to quickly learn new systems.
  • Good IT and organisational skills.
  • A professional and ethical approach to selling.
  • The ability to manage appointments and follow-ups independently.
  • Direct solar experience would be highly advantageous, but they will consider candidates from construction, roofing, electrical, home-improvement or other relevant technical sales backgrounds.

Package

£35,000 basic salary + uncapped commission

Plus:

Company car

Company laptop

Qualified leads and appointments provided

Solar and battery product training

Established technical and installation support

Uncapped earning potential

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong salesperson who wants to develop within the rapidly growing solar and renewable-energy industry.

 

Territory: Kent, Essex, South London & East Sussex

Working Hours: Flexible, based around customer appointments

A full UK driving licence is essential

 

We are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

 

Reference: https://www.earlstreet.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=59211 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 18 Sep 2026 · Listed via EARL STREET EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANTS LIMITED

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