Sales Development Representative - Solar Industry
About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms across industries like SaaS, CleanTech, MarTech, and FinTech. Unlike traditional outsourcing, you’ll be placed directly with a client as a valued in-house team member.
About the Company
Our client is a fast-scaling company in the renewable energy sector, focused on delivering innovative solar solutions to residential and commercial customers. With a strong commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, they are expanding their sales team to meet increasing global demand for clean energy solutions.
Role Type: Full-time
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Job Summary
We are seeking a driven and experienced Sales Development Representative (SDR) with a background in solar or adjacent industries (e.g., energy, utilities, HVAC, construction, or green tech). This role is ideal for someone skilled in outbound prospecting, lead generation, and qualifying opportunities within a high-growth, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via cold calls, email, and LinkedIn to generate qualified leads
- Identify and engage decision-makers in residential and commercial solar markets
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads based on defined criteria and sales readiness
- Schedule discovery calls and demos for Account Executives
- Maintain accurate records of all activities and pipeline in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to optimize outreach strategies
- Stay up to date on solar industry trends, incentives, and competitive offerings
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a Sales Development Representative, BDR, or outbound sales role
- Proven experience in solar or adjacent industries (renewable energy, utilities, HVAC, construction, or similar)
- Strong track record in cold calling, lead generation, and pipeline building
- Excellent communication and objection-handling skills
- Proficiency with CRM tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work remotely and hit targets consistently
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Benefits
💰 Competitive salary based on experience
🌎 Fully remote role with a flexible work environment
⚡ Work in a high-growth clean energy / solar industry
📈 Clear career progression into Account Executive or senior sales roles
🚀 Direct placement with an international client (not outsourced)
🎯 Structured onboarding, training, and ongoing performance support
Skills
As published by workable · 15 questions · 5 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Photo, Education, Experience, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (6)
- What other language(s) are you business proficient in?
- How many years of Cold Calling experience do you have?
- How many years of sales experience do you have within the solar/ utilities/HVAC industries?
- What are your monthly salary expectations in USD?
- What were you making in your previous role as a monthly salary? Mention your base and any commissions separately (if applicable). We may ask for previous salary slips to confirm this.
- If you have a LinkedIn profile, please provide the URL below (if you don't have a LinkedIn profile, put N/A)
Pick from a list (4)
- What is your level of proficiency in English?
- Which of the following timezones are you able to work in?
- What type of company do you prefer to work for?
- How did you hear about this opportunity? (Please note, this has no impact on your application)
Written answers (5)
- Which country do you currently reside in?
- What were your call volumes like daily/weekly? (e.g., “80–100 calls/day”)
- Can you list all of the sales tools, software and platforms that you have used in your previous roles? List CRM, dialers, prospecting, communication tools (e.g., HubSpot, Aircall, Apollo, Slack, etc.)
- Which industries have you worked in your sales roles? Were these B2B or B2C? (e.g., Cybersecurity - B2B, Solar- B2C etc.)
- Have you ever worked with clients or companies based outside of your home country (e.g., U.S., U.K., or other countries)? If yes, please specify the countries)?