Now Hiring - Sundog Solar - Solar Advisor in Searsport, ME

Full description of the position

Solar Advisor, Sundog Solar Searsport, ME | Full-Time | Outside Sales

Compensation

: $50K$90K+ OTE (base salary + commission) Sundog Solar has been powering Maine homes and businesses with solar, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging since 2009. We're a locally-owned team of 35+ covering Central, Midcoast, and Downeast Maine, and we're looking for a driven Solar Advisor to grow with us. Why Sundog Solar

• Established company, 15+ years in Maine, strong reputation and repeat/referral business
• This is a warm-lead role. You'll spend your time with homeowners who've already raised their hand, through referrals, inbound inquiries, or community outreach, rather than chasing strangers
• Full product lineup to sell: solar, battery storage (Tesla, EG4), heat pumps, EV charging
• Supportive design and install teams so you can focus on the client relationship, not the technical drafting
• Company vehicle provided for sales trips The Role As a Solar Advisor, you'll guide Maine homeowners and businesses from first conversation through signed contract, assessing their energy needs, building custom proposals, and closing deals that put them on a path to energy independence. This is a relationship-driven, consultative sales role, not a high-pressure pitch job. Territory: Greater Maine, with about 90% of your work within 22.5 hours of Searsport. Company vehicle provided for sales trips. Expect periodic community events and trade shows throughout the year.

What You'll Do

• Engage and educate new leads on solar, storage, and electrification options
• Conduct on-site assessments to scope the right system for each property
• Build and present solar proposals using our design software
• Partner with our design team to fine-tune custom system layouts
• Negotiate pricing and close contracts
• Manage your pipeline in HubSpot CRM
• Hand off cleanly to our installation team for seamless project execution
• Build long-term client relationships that generate referrals

What You Bring

• Must be a Maine state resident
• Proven outside sales experience with a track record of closing
• 1+ year in solar sales, or a college degree in a related field
• Working knowledge of solar/electrical systems, ROI, payback periods, and solar financing
• Comfort with CRM tools (HubSpot or similar), Google Drive, and basic spreadsheets
• Strong listening skills, since you sell by understanding the customer's actual needs
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage your own pipeline and schedule Nice to Have
• Experience with solar design software
• Familiarity with QuickBooks or project management platforms We're a close-knit, team-first company where safety and collaboration matter as much as sales numbers. Ready to help Maine go solar? Apply today and join us in building a cleaner energy future, one customer at a time. Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required) Experience:
• Solar sales: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute:
• Searsport, ME 04974 (Required) Ability to Relocate:
• Searsport, ME 04974: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person