Residential Energy Consultant

Residential Energy Consultant

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

• $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 3045 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 6090 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