External
On-site
SaaS
themuse
About this role
Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.Do you believe in a sustainable future where everyone can access the power they need, whenever they need it?
At Sunrun, the future starts today!
We offer power that is reliable, for when the electricity grid isn't. Rechargeable, for when uncertain days become nights. Affordable, so it's accessible to more families. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Come join the thousands of Sunrunners already powering their potential at Sunrun!Overview The Field Sales Consultant self-generates sales leads and presents in-home presentations on our solar products and services for potential customers.
Their priority is to make a genuine human connection with the potential customers with the intent to qualify and vet solar as a viable energy solution for their home and families. If you enjoy face to face interaction, engaging customers and find the idea of working out in the field exciting, then this is the job for you!
Responsibilities/The ImpactDevelop effective self-generated sales strategies, leads and appointments with potential customersProvide an industry leading customer sales experience from initial contact through installation and after the customer's system is turned onConduct in-home sales presentations for potential customers and evaluate customers' knowledge and needs, building productive long lasting relationshipsHandle the pipeline of activity from prospect to install by following up with all leads and in-home consultationsAccurately disposition and report on outcomes via our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) toolMeet minimum required sales targets as set by sales leadership
Qualifications/How You Will Be SuccessfulMinimum of 1
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
Individual / End-User
Bottom-up adoption, user-level selling
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Why are you interested in this role?
Template questionWhat motivates you in a sales environment?
Template questionHow do you handle rejection?
Template questionThis bilingual field sales consultant (english/spanish) position with Sunrun offers an opportunity to develop your sales career in a competitive market.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
Commission-only structures offer unlimited upside but require financial runway during ramp periods. Confirm draw availability and average ramp-to-quota timeline before accepting.
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