Solacity is a great place to work! We like to keep things pretty informal. Solacity tries to offer full-time, permanent positions, we believe in job security. Being a small company all our employees have a wide range of responsibilities, which makes for an interesting work environment. Have a look at our current job openings, and please send your resume to Rob@solacity.com if you find one that is a fit with your skills!
Renewable Energy Sales & Support Specialist
Salary range: $46,000 – $51,000 per year ($23 – $25.50/hr), depending on qualifications
Description
Solacity is a 20-year old Kemptville based renewable energy design and supply business, working to make the world a little greener. We have an immediate opening for a motivated individual to help us grow our business.
Responsibilities
As a Sales & Support Specialist you will have wide range of responsibilities, as listed but not limited to the items below:
- Answering the phone & E-mail to take orders & write quotes
- Answer basic and advanced questions from customers about renewable energy systems
- Troubleshoot-diagnose issues, and find solutions for customers
- Design grid-tie and off-grid systems for customers, suggest solutions
- Stay up-to-date on renewable energy related equipment
- Coordinate orders, shipping, and supplies with our sales assistants
- When time permits help with shipping & receiving, and other tasks around the office
Position Requirements
- Either a degree in a relevant engineering/technician field, or renewable energy (solar) experience
- Strong communications skills, both spoken and written, in particular via E-mail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, and service-oriented skills
- A good understanding of basic electrical engineering principles; Ohm’s law, power, energy, resistance, and being comfortable performing basic calculations.
- At least a basic understanding of renewable energy systems, advanced knowledge is an asset!
- Familiarity with electrical code will be highly valued.
- Strong computer skills in using MS-Office, MS-Windows, Word, Excel, Visio
- Independent, self-motivated, and detail oriented, with good organizational and problem solving skills
- Bi-lingual (French & English) is not required, though would be considered an asset
- A sense of humour & common sense!
We offer a great place to work, competitive salary, and job security (permanent position). This is a full-time job, 40 hours per week, 8:30am – 5pm Monday through Friday.
Our office and warehouse is located in Kemptville (www.Solacity.com). Please send your job application, including a current resume & wage/salary expectation, to Rob@solacity.com.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.