Solar Sales Representative

Job Description

Join the largest residential solar sales team in America on our STREET team. You’ll own the full sales cycle, enjoy a flexible schedule, and earn uncapped commissions. If you’re ambitious and ready to succeed, this is for you!

• Job Type: Full Time
• Level: Entry-Level
• Commission Only - 50% of our first year Sales Specialists earned over $100,000
• Top 10% average earnings for new hires was $205,020

Success Profile

What makes a successful Solar Sales Representative at Sunrun? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Self-Motivated
• Salesmanship
• Grit
• Goal-Oriented
• Ambitious
• Entrepreneurial

Why Sunrun

• Uncapped Pay

  Earn uncapped commissions with no ceiling on your income. Your success is in your hands, and the better you perform, the bigger your rewards—sky’s the limit!

• Flexible Schedules

  After completing your training, enjoy a schedule that works for you. Achieve the perfect balance between your career and personal life while making an impact.

• Life-Changing Rewards

  Top performers don’t just earn; they experience. From exclusive gear to once-in-a-lifetime trips, your hard work will be celebrated in unforgettable ways.

• Growth & Training

  Master the art of sales with expert training and coaching. Our leaders are invested in your success, providing the guidance and tools you need to thrive.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences Await

We believe in rewarding hard work with unforgettable experiences. Our top performers earn opportunities to travel the world and celebrate their achievements in style. Check out this video featuring our 2024 top producers enjoying an incredible getaway in Cancun, Mexico!

Job Details

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

Join the Sunrun Street Team – Where Hustle Meets High Earnings

Looking for a role where your drive, grit, and ambition translate directly into income? Whether you're a seasoned closer or new to sales and ready to learn, Sunrun gives you the tools, training, and opportunity to succeed. With uncapped commission, flexible schedules, and world-class support, our Sales Specialists are helping homeowners save money and switch to clean energy, while building incredible careers.

How You Will Be Rewarded

• Unlimited earnings potential: Top 10% of Sales Specialists earn $300,000+
• Flexible schedule: Enjoy autonomy of a flexible schedule after the training period
• World-class training: Learn from the best sales specialists in the industry
• Career growth: Clear paths for advancement
• Bonus training pay: Extra commissions on your first 8 deals
• Earn swag: Nike and Lululemon swag through performance incentives
• Incentive trips: To destinations like New Zealand, Iceland, Tahiti, Switzerland, and Cancun
• Quarterly stock incentives: Based on personal performance

Responsibilities

• Own your territory: Develop and manage sales in a residential area
• Connect with homeowners: Knock doors, network, and follow up on referrals
• Track your wins: Monitor sales activities and hit performance goals
• Close the deal: Present solar solutions to homeowners, explain financing, and guide customers through the process
• Educate & inspire: Help homeowners understand the benefits of going solar—cost savings, clean energy, and energy independence
• Grow with Sunrun: Attend weekly training meetings to sharpen skills, boost earnings, and unlock career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old
• Experience in direct or commission-based sales preferred
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Comfortable working outdoors and walking for extended periods in various weather conditions

If you're hungry for growth, passionate about clean energy, and ready to hustle, this is your moment. Join the Sunrun Street Team and turn your ambition into impact.

Recruiter: Nicole Ford ([email protected])

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

The starting salary/wage for this opportunity is in compliance with the local wage requirements.

Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history.

Please note: Employee benefits do not apply to our Fusion and Street Sales roles, which are 100% commission-based, (1099-NEC) positions.

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.

If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected].

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.