Graduate Sales Consultant

About the job

At Soly, our mission is to make solar energy accessible to everyone. Since launching in the UK in 2023, we’ve embarked on an exciting journey of rapid growth. This is your chance to join a purpose-driven team reshaping the energy landscape and empowering customers with clean, sustainable power. As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to making a real difference for people and the planet. Be an integral part of our mission and help us build a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

The function

In your role as a Graduate Sales Consultant, you will be part of our ambitious and rapidly growing sales team based in London. Our sales team convert leads to sales opportunities, advise potential clients to develop solar energy solutions for them and manage the entire sales cycle from start to finish. You will be working with a team that is mission driven and determined to make affordable, carbon-neutral and decentralised energy solutions available to everyone.

Your impact

• You will use your consultative pre-sales skills to convince warm leads - people who actively show an interest in our products - to book appointments to make Soly their preferred solar energy supplier, and contribute to the growth of our new UK business.

• You will conduct video consultations with potential customers and build personal customer relationships with future-Solyans.

• You will use your consultative sales skills to convince warm leads - people who actively show an interest in our products - to make Soly their preferred solar energy supplier, and contribute to the growth of our new UK business.

• You will provide clients with customised solutions that allow them to save costs, be part of the green energy transition, and maximise the benefits of our solar energy system.

• By building up and growing your own customer base, you will make a significant contribution to a more sustainable UK.

Your profile

• A recent graduate with a degree in any field – your enthusiasm and ambition matter more than your area of study.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers quickly and confidently.

• A self-starter with a proactive attitude and a strong drive to meet and exceed targets.

• Passionate about sustainability and excited to be part of the renewable energy revolution.

• Eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• No previous sales experience required, but a keen interest in building a career in sales is essential.

Your hours

• Monday - Friday

• Two weekend days per month

What we offer you

• A starting salary of £25,000 with generous bonus structure (OTE of £40,000)

• A dynamic and rapidly growing start-up environment with numerous training and career opportunities. 

• Modern and dog-friendly office near Chancery Lane/Farringdon, with free tea & coffee made by our amazing in-house barista, afternoon beer taps and fun social activities to make new friends.

• 25 days of annual leave + your birthday off

• 16 hours of paid volunteering work per year.

• The option to buy solar panels at a discounted price for your own home.

About Soly

Soly has been working on the mission to make solar energy accessible to everyone since 2013. Since then, we have grown rapidly and installed solar systems on more than 22,000 rooftops. Soly is one of the leading solar companies in Europe and is backed by Shell and pension fund ABP. We are known for our hands-on mentality and direct lines of communication. We focus on the long term and are willing to invest in it. Focusing on quality, digital-first mindset and scalability is what drives us. We have a team of enthusiastic, positive, intrinsically driven colleagues and work together every day towards a bright future.

Our Application Process

Any questions?

Please contact us on people@soly-energy.co.uk if you have any questions.

Good to know:

Soly has been a certified B Corp since 2018 and holds these ideas close to heart. We pledge to review new applicants fairly and only focus on your skills and experience. Therefore, you do not need to add your age, gender, origin or a photo of yourself to your CV. We follow our Hiring Code of Conduct.