Renewable energy sales representative

Code 3322.1.2

Renewable energy sales representatives assess clients' energy supply needs, and attempt to secure sales of renewable energy methods. They promote renewable energy suppliers and the use of renewable energy products, and liaise with consumers to increase sales.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • characteristics of products
  • characteristics of services
  • solar energy
  • sales strategies
  • renewable energy
  • sales argumentation

Skills and competences

  • identify energy needs
  • assess customers
  • provide information on solar panels
  • provide information on wind turbines
  • manage contracts
  • identify customer's needs
  • promote sustainable energy
  • carry out sales analysis
  • answer requests for quotation

Transversal competences

  • advise on heating systems energy efficiency
  • provide information on geothermal heat pumps
  • inform customers on energy consumption fees
  • inform on government funding

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences