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Outside Sales Representative â Renewable Energy

Astral Power, Binghamton, NY, United States


Your main responsibility at Astral Power will be to help us enroll residential utility customers in Community Solar. This is a state program enacted to increase locally produced renewable energy. State energy policy is laser focused on NY transitioning to 100% renewable energy on our utility grid by 2035.

Traditionally, our field staff has focused on building relationships with community organizations and businesses to run creative campaigns centered around enrolling individuals in our solar farms. You’ll be responsible for teaching residential and small businesses about the state program, managing the entire sales cycle and motivating individuals to actually enroll!

Who you are:

You’re up to the challenge you want real responsibility

You are bold, fearless, unafraid to fail – a true entrepreneurial spirit

A great communicator – You love talking to people

You know you can sell and you’re not afraid to prove it

You want to be part of a team that motivates and inspires you

You’re interested in renewables, clean‑tech, and/or sustainability

Responsibilities will include:

Achieving or exceeding a monthly quota of households to enroll in solar projects

Community outreach, event tabling, canvassing, networking.

Building a network of renewable energy advocates, to help you grow the solar contagion effect

Interfacing with community leaders and stakeholders to help their networks support Community Solar

Qualifications:

Previous sales or political campaign experience preferred, as is a comfort with public engagement

Passion about the mission of Astral Power

Ability to build relationships with individuals, community organizations, and small businesses

Knowledge of/relationships with community organizations in your community a plus

Willingness to work limited evenings and weekends to run events when needed

Comfort and ability to work remotely from a home office

Ability and willingness to travel locally

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