Residential Energy Consultant

Build a Career in Residential Energy - With Real Income From Week One

California electricity rates aren't slowing down, and Antelope Valley homeowners are actively looking for guidance on solar and battery storage. SolarShoppers - voted AVS Best - is hiring a Residential Energy Consultant to meet with homeowners, analyze their energy usage, and design custom solar and storage solutions.

This is a consultative role built for experienced sellers who want a structured ramp, weekly income while they build their pipeline, and uncapped earning potential once they're rolling.

What You'll Do

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Conduct in-home and on-site energy consultations with Antelope Valley homeowners

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Review utility bills, usage patterns, and roof/property conditions to design the right system

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Educate homeowners on solar economics, financing, tax credits, NEM 3.0, and battery backup

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Build your own client base through neighborhood outreach, referrals, community events, and networking

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Walk customers through proposals, contracts, and the path to a finished install

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Stay current on California utility rate changes and incentive programs

Compensation Structure

We've built this role so you can earn from week one while you ramp:

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$500/week training pay for your first 4 weeks (non-recoverable - yours to keep)

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Per-project commission: $2,000–$4,000 depending on system size and storage attach

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Monthly performance bonuses:

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$1,000 bonus for 3 installs in a month

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$2,500 bonus for 5+ installs in a month

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Paid on installation completion - most projects go live in 30–45 days

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Health benefits eligibility after 90 days

Realistic earnings:

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Year 1 consultants: $80K–$120K

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Experienced consultants: $150K+

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No cap on commissions or bonuses

Why Consultants Choose SolarShoppers

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Voted AVS Best - homeowners recognize and trust the name before you knock

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Local installer, not a dealer. We do our own installs, permitting, and PTO - your project never gets handed off to a stranger

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Fast project timelines - most systems operational in 60–90 days, not 6 months

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Exclusive equipment line not available through competing dealers in the valley

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Real operations team behind every project, so you look good after the sale

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Structured onboarding with product training, design training, and consultation shadowing

Background We're Looking For

This role fits people coming from consultative or relationship-based sales backgrounds. Industries that translate especially well:

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HVAC sales

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Insurance (especially in-home P&C or life)

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Financial services / wealth advisory

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Real estate

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Roofing or home improvement

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Solar (any role)

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Mortgage / lending

You should have:

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2+ years of sales experience, ideally in a consultative or in-home setting

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Strong listening, presentation, and problem-solving skills

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Comfort prospecting and developing your own client pipeline

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Self-direction, organization, and a long-term career mindset

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Reliable transportation, valid California driver's license, professional appearance

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Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required