Sales Representative

About the Role

Maine Energy Experts is a renewable energy business based in southern Maine that provides solar energy, heat pump, and new roof solutions to both businesses and homeowners. The team focuses on helping customers make informed decisions by clearly explaining options and recommending affordable, high-quality solutions. Maine Energy Experts aims to remove hassle and uncertainty from the clean energy transition through personalized consultations and straightforward guidance.

The Door To Door Sales Representative is a full-time & part-time on-site role based in Buxton, ME. This position is responsible for engaging prospective residential and commercial customers, explaining solar, heat pump, and roofing solutions, and guiding them through the decision-making process.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person consultations.
• Qualify leads.
• Prepare and present proposals.
• Follow up with prospects to move opportunities through the sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with technical and installation teams to ensure accurate solution design, pricing, and scheduling.
• Maintain customer relationships.
• Update CRM records.
• Participate in outreach activities such as local events or community presentations to generate new business.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Consultative sales, customer service, and relationship building abilities.
• Strong communication, active listening, and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in clear, accessible language.
• Basic understanding of solar energy, HVAC/heat pumps, or roofing systems, or a strong willingness and aptitude to learn these topics quickly.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Experience managing a sales pipeline.
• Experience using CRM or similar sales tools.
• Comfort working on-site and in the field.
• Ability to visit customer properties and coordinate with installation teams.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
• High level of integrity and commitment to providing transparent, customer-focused solutions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation for local travel to customer locations.

Qualifications

• Prior sales experience is preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy, construction, or home improvement is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training in business, marketing, or a technical field is beneficial.