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
- Conduct in-home and on-site energy consultations with Antelope Valley homeowners
- Review utility bills, usage patterns, and roof/property conditions to design the right system
- Educate homeowners on solar economics, financing, tax credits, NEM 3.0, and battery backup
- Build your own client base through neighborhood outreach, referrals, community events, and networking
- Walk customers through proposals, contracts, and the path to a finished install
- 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:
- $500/week training pay for your first 4 weeks (non-recoverable — yours to keep)
- Per-project commission: $2,000–$4,000 depending on system size and storage attach
- Monthly performance bonuses:
- $1,000 bonus for 3 installs in a month
- $2,500 bonus for 5+ installs in a month
- Paid on installation completion — most projects go live in 30–45 days
- Health benefits eligibility after 90 days
Realistic earnings:
- Year 1 consultants: $80K–$120K
- Experienced consultants: $150K+
- No cap on commissions or bonuses
Why Consultants Choose SolarShoppers
- Voted AVS Best — homeowners recognize and trust the name before you knock
- Local installer, not a dealer. We do our own installs, permitting, and PTO — your project never gets handed off to a stranger
- Fast project timelines — most systems operational in 60–90 days, not 6 months
- Exclusive equipment line not available through competing dealers in the valley
- Real operations team behind every project, so you look good after the sale
- 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:
- HVAC sales
- Insurance (especially in-home P&C or life)
- Financial services / wealth advisory
- Real estate
- Roofing or home improvement
- Solar (any role)
- Mortgage / lending
You should have:
- 2+ years of sales experience, ideally in a consultative or in-home setting
- Strong listening, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Comfort prospecting and developing your own client pipeline
- Self-direction, organization, and a long-term career mindset
- Reliable transportation, valid California driver's license, professional appearance
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required