Job description
AEC Solar is hiring a Residential Solar Sales Consultant to help homeowners reduce energy costs and transition to solar power.
This is a field-based sales role focused on in-home and virtual consultations. You'll work with qualified leads, referrals, and self-generated opportunities to close new business.
What You'll Do
- Meet with homeowners to assess energy needs and present solar solutions
- Conduct in-home and virtual sales consultations
- Explain financial options, including incentives and tax benefits
- Manage leads, proposals, and follow-up through our CRM
- Generate referrals and build relationships in the local community
- Achieve and exceed sales targets
What We're Looking For
- Experience in B2C, in-home, or direct sales (solar or home improvement preferred)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
What We Offer
- Base salary plus uncapped commission
- Paid training and ongoing coaching
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Vehicle stipend (performance-based)
- Career advancement opportunities
If you're looking for a high-income sales opportunity in a growing industry, apply now to join the AEC Solar team.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About American Energy Care / AEC Solar
Company Overview
American Energy Care / AEC Solar, privately held
HeadquartersAlbany, United States
Founded1991
SizeApproximately 50 employees (source: linkedin.com)
What They Do
American Energy Care (AEC) operates as an energy services company specializing in energy efficiency and turnkey installations, focusing on commercial, industrial, institutional, educational, retail, and municipal sectors. Their core offerings include high-efficiency lighting, building automation, HVAC/EMS systems, combined heat and power (CHP), and renewable technologies such as solar, supported by consulting and financing assistance designed to ensure positive cash flow from projects (source: linkedin.com). Founded in 1991, the company has evolved to include AEC Solar, launched in 2011 to meet residential solar demand, which markets long-term warranties including 40-year solar panel and power production guarantees, as well as 25-year inverter and roof penetration warranties (source: aecsun.com). AEC’s business model is ESCO-style and technology-oriented, providing auditing, consulting, financing, installation, and long-term energy cost reduction under one roof, with customized solutions and partnerships with larger performance-contracting companies across the Northeast (source: linkedin.com).
Projects & Track Record
American Energy Care has over three decades of experience developing and implementing custom solar solutions and energy-efficiency projects across the Northeast United States, serving a diverse client base from small businesses to large commercial and institutional customers (source: cbs6albany.com). While specific project names, capacities, or years are not publicly detailed, the company emphasizes turnkey energy projects and case studies on its public platforms (source: americanenergycare.com). AEC Solar is recognized as a U.S. seller with battery-storage offerings and serves regions including the Capital Region, North Country, and Adirondack areas for solar installations (source: enfsolar.com).
Recent Developments
In August 2021, American Energy Care and AEC Solar were featured in a CBS6 Albany "Spotlight on Business" segment highlighting their commercial and residential energy services, including partnerships with Energy Star, SunPower, Tesla Certified Partner and Installer status, and Generac Clean Energy Partner relationships (source: cbs6albany.com). As of September 2026, the company continues to expand its solar operations, actively hiring for multiple roles such as Solar Sales Consultant, Solar Project Manager, and Solar Electrician in Albany, reflecting ongoing growth in the renewable energy sector (source: aecsun.com).
Working There
American Energy Care hires for a variety of roles including sales, project management, operations, electrical work, warehouse support, and energy engineering, with current openings for Solar Sales Consultant, Solar and Storage Sales Consultant, Solar Project Manager, Solar Electrician, Construction Operations Manager, Warehouse and Operations Lead, and Junior Energy Engineer, all centered in Albany, New York (source: aecsun.com). The company promotes a performance-oriented sales culture emphasizing lead generation, networking, deal closing, and community presence, with highly incentivized compensation structures. Benefits include a $1,000 sign-on bonus for Solar Electrician roles and competitive pay ranges such as $22–$30 per hour for electricians, $70,000–$135,000 for construction operations management, and starting salaries from $100,000 per year for sales positions (source: aecsun.com).
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