Solar Sales Representative

The job

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Job description

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.

As a Solar Sales Specialist on the Street team, you will engage with potential customers, educate them on the benefits of solar power, and guide them through the sales process. This position offers uncapped commissions, comprehensive training, and significant opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and rapidly expanding industry. Are you an ambitious, self-motivated individual with a passion for renewable energy and a flair for sales? This is your chance to play a key role with Sunrun, America's #1 home solar and battery provider in accelerating the transition to clean, sustainable energy while enjoying the freedom of a flexible schedule and the opportunity to earn uncapped income.

• 2023: 50% of our first year Sales Specialists earned $100,000+
• 2023: Top 10% average earnings for new hires was $205,020
• 2023: Top 100 earners regardless of hire date or current status earned $388,000

• Manage a Territory: Strategically manage and grow sales within a designated geographic area.
• Participate in training and team meetings: Enhance your industry knowledge and earning potential through team building and mentorship.
• Lead Generation: Identify and engage potential customers through various channels, including door-to-door canvassing, networking and referrals
• Customer Engagement: Educate homeowners about the benefits of solar energy, including cost savings, environmental impact and energy independence.
• Sales Presentations: Conduct in-depth consultations with potential customers to explain solar systems, financing options and installation processes.
• Follow-Up: Maintain regular follow-up with potential customers to answer questions, provide additional information and facilitate the decision-making process.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and track sales activities and performance metrics to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales process and post-installation to ensure customer satisfaction and encourage referrals.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
• Prior experience in direct sales, commission-based sales, or retail sales preferred
• Continuous learner with a strong aptitude for acquiring new skills and knowledge
• Ability to work independently and create a productive personal work schedule
• Comfortable working outdoors and walking for extended periods in various weather conditions
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate homeowners' schedules
• Direct Seller, commission only role

• Unlimited earnings potential. Top 10% of Sales Specialists earned $300,000+ in 2023
• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the autonomy to manage your own time after training period
• Training: Learn from the best sales specialists in the industry
• Career growth opportunities with clear paths for advancement
• Bonus Training Pay with extra commissions on your first 8 deals
• Earn Nike and Lululemon swag through our lucrative performance incentives
• Earn Trips: Previous destinations include Iceland, Tahiti, Switzerland and Cancun
• Potential to earn quarterly company stock incentives based on personal performance

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This is a Entry Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Energy and utilities) at Sunrun. Entry-level roles are meant for people early in their career. Employers usually look for education, internships or transferable skills rather than years of experience.

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The city

The job is in Stockton, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Stockton compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, Stockton is #11 by population, #12 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #132 for remote work (#1 = most), #127 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, San Joaquin County, is #22 of 58 counties for average pay ($63,300).

The place in numbers

Stockton has 322,326 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.8% of the population of California. It covers 63 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 5,092 people per square mile. The median age is 33.9, 11% younger than the state median (33.9 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,577 a month (rent plus utilities), 23% below the state median ($1,577 against $2,036). Over a year that is 23.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $440,900, which is 5.5 times the median household income ($79,907); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 53.9% of households own their home, 3% below the state average (53.9% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The Stockton-Lodi, CA metropolitan area has 289,660 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,990 a year, 4% below the national median ($48,990 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are transportation and material moving (60,800 jobs, median $46,130); office and administrative support (28,410 jobs, median $50,570); food preparation and serving related (21,960 jobs, median $38,970). The area is most specialised in farming, fishing, and forestry (6.9 times) and transportation and material moving (2.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($118,040) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($117,930). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of San Joaquin County was 6.2%. 61.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in San Joaquin County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 75.6% drive alone, 1.0% use public transit, 1.1% walk, 8.0% work from home. 22.3% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 15% above the state average (22.3% against 19.4%).

People and education

20.0% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46% below the state share (20.0% against 37.1%). 26.5% of residents were born outside the United States, about the same as the state share (26.5% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 15.5%, 29% above the state rate (15.5% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 77°F (24.9°C), and the coolest is Jan at 48°F (8.7°C). About 450 mm (18 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (98 mm) and Jul the driest (0 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Manteca (14 miles, rent 31% higher); Tracy (19 miles, rent 57% higher); Antioch (27 miles, rent 44% higher); Modesto (29 miles, rent 7% higher). Rent differences are against Stockton; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for Stockton

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What is the Solar Sales Representative job at Sunrun?

A entry level role in engineering, construction and energy (energy and utilities) listed 65 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Stockton, CA.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Stockton is $1,577 a month and median household income $79,907 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-09-05 (65 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

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• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-09-05). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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Sources

• BLS OEWS (wages and employment by occupation, May 2025)
• BLS Employment Projections 2025–35
• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
• USAJOBS
• USCIS
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• NASA POWER climatology
• GeoNames / Census Gazetteer (coordinates)