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Field Sales Consultant

Sunrun · Orland Park, IL · $60,000–$90,000 a year · Full time

Posted Jul 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You're sitting at a family's kitchen table. How do you build a genuine connection before you get into numbers?

What they are checking: Whether they lead with trust and listening, which the posting names as the top priority.

Tell me about the biggest sale you closed and what made it work.

What they are checking: Whether they have closing experience and understand why it happened, not just that it happened.

How do you manage your week when you're paid on results and nobody is watching your schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they are self-directed enough to succeed in a commission-driven field role.

Tell me about a stretch where your numbers were down. What did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose and adjust their own process instead of blaming leads or luck.

What would you do

This role self-generates leads. Walk me through how you'd fill your calendar with in-home appointments in your first month.

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan for prospecting instead of waiting for leads to show up.

The homeowner wants to think it over and talk to their spouse who isn't there. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the decision process and plan a real follow-up rather than pushing for a close.

How do you handle a customer who has heard bad stories about solar companies making promises they didn't keep?

What they are checking: Whether they can address skepticism honestly and avoid overpromising savings or timelines.

What do you do after the contract is signed to keep the customer from canceling before install?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that cancellations hurt and that setting expectations protects the deal.

About the work

How would you figure out whether solar actually makes sense for a home before recommending it?

What they are checking: Whether they would honestly qualify roof, usage and utility factors instead of selling every home.

Explain to me, as if I'm a homeowner, the difference between buying a system and a lease or power purchase agreement.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain financing options clearly and accurately, which is where trust is won or lost.

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The full job description

As published by Sunrun.

At Sunrun, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. To do it, we’re designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. We’re unlike any other residential energy company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with. Who We Are We’re on a mission to make energy more reliable and affordable for more people. We provide an opportunity with storage and solar to help people access greater energy independence without the big upfront costs. Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar and storage company in the country and has a mission to bring stably priced resilient power to the masses. 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 Impact • Develop effective self-generated sales strategies, leads and appointments with potential customers • Provide an industry leading customer sales experience from initial contact through installation and after the customer's system is turned on • Conduct in-home sales presentations for potential customers and evaluate customers’ knowledge and needs, building productive long lasting relationships • Handle the pipeline of activity from prospect to install by following up with all leads and in-home consultations • Accurately disposition and report on outcomes via our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool • Meet minimum required sales targets as set by sales leadership Qualifications/How You Will Be Successful • Minimum of 1 year of sales and/or lead generation experience, with in-home sales experience preferred • Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check • Excellent communication and teamwork skills needed to partner cross-functionally when addressing customer needs • Willingness to spend time traveling within local market, depending on business needs and sales model • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate homeowners' schedules • Intermediate comfort level with technology, utilizing an IPAD/computer and multiple software applications. (experience with a CRM is a plus) How you will be Awarded • Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid training, and much more • The opportunity to invest in yourself and your career through PowerU - Sunrun’s 100% tuition reimbursement program with over 150 educational opportunities • A part of the Freedom Time Off (FTO) Plan - Because of the nature of our business, Sunrun cannot guarantee how much time you will be able to take away from work. Employees on our Freedom Time Off Plan are not limited to a set number of days that they are entitled to take off from work and instead have the freedom to manage how much time off they need! • Highly competitive sales commissions paid biweekly including eligibility for bonus compensation • Competitive salary plus lucrative performance incentives through our Nike/Lululemon sponsored incentive program. You’ll have the opportunity to earn Nike/Lululemon swag, prizes and amazing trips. • Internal advancement opportunities, as earned. Average compensation in California (Base pay + Incentives) for the first 12 months ranges from $60,000 to $90,000 ( personal success dependent) Recruiter: Jennifer Bilodeau (jennifer.bilodeau@sunrun.com) Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only . It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more. The starting salary/wage for this opportunity is in compliance with the local wage requirements. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here . This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at candidateaccommodations@sunrun.com . Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun

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