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Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 13 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2024.

13 tasks shown

Core · Task 17655 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.

Core · Task 17656 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.

Core · Task 17663 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.

Core · Task 17661 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.

Core · Task 17658 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.

Core · Task 17654 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.

Core · Task 17664 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.

Core · Task 17657 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.

Core · Task 17665 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.

Core · Task 17662 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.

Core · Task 17659 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.

Core · Task 17660 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.

Core · Task 17666 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Demonstrate use of solar and related equipment to customers or dealers.

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