# Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

> Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

- Code: 41-4011.07 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 41-4011)
- Family: [Sales](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-41), one of its 23 occupations
- Tasks: 13 tasks (13 core)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/41-4011.07
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/41-4011.07.json

## What the work is made of

1. Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.  
   Core task · Task 17655 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
2. Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.  
   Core task · Task 17656 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
3. Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.  
   Core task · Task 17663 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
4. Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.  
   Core task · Task 17661 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
5. Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.  
   Core task · Task 17658 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
6. Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.  
   Core task · Task 17654 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
7. Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.  
   Core task · Task 17664 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
8. Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.  
   Core task · Task 17657 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
9. Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.  
   Core task · Task 17665 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
10. Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.  
   Core task · Task 17662 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
11. Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.  
   Core task · Task 17659 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
12. Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.  
   Core task · Task 17660 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
13. Demonstrate use of solar and related equipment to customers or dealers.  
   Core task · Task 17666 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024

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## Where this comes from

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