1099 Commercial Energy Consultant B2B

Benefits:

• Brand Recognition
• Complete Sales Support
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Buffalo Solar is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the renewable energy industry. We are seeking a passionate and driven Solar B2B Sales Representative to join our team. If you have a fervor for solar energy and a desire to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At Buffalo Solar, you'll work alongside a highly experienced team dedicated to your success. From day one, you'll receive the support and resources you need to thrive in your sales process, ensuring a rewarding and successful career in the renewable energy sector.

Job Responsibilities – Commercial Energy Consultant (1099 / Independent Contractor)

As a 1099 Commercial Renewable Energy Sales Consultant, you’ll act as an independent business developer focused on identifying, pitching, and closing commercial clean energy solutions—primarily rooftop solar—for mid to large-scale businesses.

• Generate and Qualify Leads Independently: Proactively build your own pipeline by identifying and engaging commercial prospects such as office parks, industrial buildings, schools, and commercial real estate portfolios. Leverage personal networks, cold outreach, LinkedIn, and clean energy events.
  ➤ Maintain a pipeline of at least 10 qualified leads per week (40 per month).
  
  
• Deliver Tailored Proposals: Present customized, value-driven proposals including history of Buffalo Solar, warranty, estimated energy savings, ROI, carbon offset data, and project timelines.
  ➤ Deliver a minimum of 4 client-ready proposals per month.

• Manage Client Relationships from Prospect to Close: Own the full sales cycle, including discovery, consultation, proposal delivery, and the post-sale client handoff. Serve as the client's main point of contact throughout the sales process.
  
  
• Conduct Energy Assessments: Work with clients to analyze utility data, site conditions, and energy goals. Coordinate with internal teams to assess site feasibility and create preliminary project scopes

• Present and Close Deals: Lead clients through the decision-making process and secure signed agreements.
  ➤ Meet or exceed a monthly revenue target of $300,000 through closed deals.
  
  
• Stay Informed and Self-Motivated: Stay up to date on federal/state/local incentives (e.g., ITC, NYSERDA, Rebates), net metering rules,VDER Remote crediting, and evolving clean energy regulations. Educate yourself continuously to better position solutions and close deals.
  
  
• Use CRM Tools for Pipeline Management: Track all sales activity, leads, follow-ups, and proposal delivery through company-provided CRM software.Sales Meetings and Communication: Attend weekly Sales Meetings and one on one’s with the Sales Manager, as necessary.  Communicate your weekly pipeline wins and losses complete with activity of businesses visited and conversations
  
  

Flexible Travel as Needed: Travel locally or regionally to meet clients on-site, conduct walkthroughs, attend renewable energy expos, and close high-value opportunities.

Important Notes for 1099 Role:

• This is a 100% commission-based independent contractor position.
• You control your own schedule and sales approach.
• The company will  provide proposal support, engineering, and marketing materials
• You are responsible for your own taxes, insurance, and compliance as an independent entity.
• Proven ability to hunt for leads, cold outreach, network, and close complex deals.
• NABCEP PV Associate certification preferred
• Past experience selling big-ticket CapEx projects ($50k+)

Compensation: $72,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

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Our Story

Our President and Founder, Tyler Uebelhoer, knew the solar energy industry was for him from the start.

Working in the Western New York construction industry and as an electrician for a dozen years as well as growing up in Wyoming County surrounded by entrepreneurs, he knew building a clean energy company that created greater value for customers and more jobs for Buffalonians like him was what he was born to do.

You can tell he’s made for this business because he’s rarely behind his desk. He’s onsite at customers’ properties personally doing site assessments, providing thoughtful consultations, elbow deep in the installs, or out in the community building partnerships with other leaders in this industry.

That’s how Tyler’s wife and co-owner, Alicia Uebelhoer felt about Tyler’s vision. Alicia, with her classically Canadian people skills of friendliness and graciousness, has been the face and heart of Buffalo Solar’s marketing and customer service from the start.

Happily investing their life savings into this venture, Tyler and Alicia turned their South Buffalo living room into the first Buffalo Solar office, and hired their first employee who is still with the company.Today, the operations have grown substantially beyond their home and they now enjoy expansive, modern facilities.

CAREERS AT BUFFALO SOLAR

If you have a great work ethic, think well on your feet and you’re great with people, Buffalo Solar may be a great career move.Maybe you’ve been told you’re a super hero of installation or that you have better customer service skills than that gecko on the insurance company commercials, we’re a place where dedication and hard work pays off.

Personal attributes we’re looking for:

• A keen eye for detail and more timely than a Swiss watch
• Stops at nothing to make sure the customer is happy
• Shows care and concern for the work you do and the people you work with
• Ability to take constructive criticism in stride and apply to improving
• Desire to grow personally and professionally

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