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

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