Junior

Junior Solar Sales Energy Advisor

The energy consultant โ€” advising homeowners on solar as part of their overall energy strategy.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Job markets for Junior Solar Sales Energy Advisors
Employment concentration ยท ~293 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Solar Sales Energy Advisor

As a Junior Solar Sales Energy Advisor, you're positioned as an energy consultant rather than just a solar salesperson. You're analyzing homeowners' overall energy situation โ€” usage patterns, efficiency opportunities, and solar potential โ€” to recommend comprehensive solutions.

Your day involves energy assessments, reviewing utility bills, presenting analysis, and recommending solar systems sized appropriately for each situation. The energy advisor framing suggests a more consultative approach than pure sales, focusing on what's actually right for each homeowner.

This positioning can be more credible with skeptical homeowners who've had pushy solar experiences. If you can genuinely advise on energy efficiency alongside solar โ€” sometimes recommending smaller systems or addressing efficiency first โ€” you build trust that leads to better long-term results.

AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
RecognitionLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Advisory scopeEfficiency productsSales targetsLead generationCompany approach
The energy advisor role varies in how broad the advisory scope actually is. Some companies genuinely offer energy efficiency alongside solar; others use the title but focus purely on solar sales. The balance between consultative advising and sales closing pressure also varies significantly.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Solar Sales Energy Advisors (SOC 41-4011.07), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Energy analysis
Understanding overall energy use builds credibility
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Efficiency knowledge
Broader expertise beyond just solar
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Consultative selling
Advising approach that leads to appropriate solutions
How broad is the energy advisory scope โ€” just solar or also efficiency?
What products beyond solar can advisors recommend?
How is the advisor role positioned vs pure sales?
What training is provided on energy efficiency?
How are sales targets balanced with advisory approach?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$49Kโ€“$195K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
294K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
27K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingService OrientationReading ComprehensionPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingActive ListeningNegotiationComplex Problem SolvingWriting
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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