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About Staples Energy

At Staples Energy, we’re driving the future of smart, efficient energy. Our mission is to deliver innovative, cost-saving, and eco-friendly solutions that empower both businesses and homeowners to reduce energy use and environmental impact.

We believe that everyone deserves a comfortable, healthy, and safe home—but not everyone can afford essential upgrades. That’s why we proudly participate in programs like the Energy Savings Assistance Program, which provides no-cost appliance upgrades and home repairs for eligible customers. From heat pump water heaters and furnaces to efficient lighting and refrigerators, we help households lower their bills, increase comfort, and improve energy efficiency at no charge.

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a motivated, results-driven Sales Specialist who shares our passion for helping customers access energy solutions that make a lasting difference.

Position Overview

As a Sales Specialist, you’ll play a key role in connecting customers to impactful energy programs and services. You’ll work directly with homeowners, renters, and businesses to identify energy-saving opportunities, present program benefits, and help them access upgrades that make their spaces more efficient and affordable.

This position combines relationship building, consultative sales, and community outreach. The ideal candidate thrives on making a difference—helping people improve their homes while supporting a cleaner energy future.

Requirements:

• Identify, and close sales opportunities for energy-efficient solutions
• Educate clients about available programs—like the Energy Savings Assistance Program—and guide them through the qualification and enrollment process.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to foster repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including technical and project management, to ensure client satisfaction from proposal to completion.
• Conduct on-site visits to assess opportunities, present recommendations, and close deals.
• Stay informed about the latest energy efficiency programs, technologies, and utility incentives.
• Consistently meet or exceed sales goals and performance targets.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of proven sales experience with a track record of exceeding targets preferred.
• Active Home Improvement Sales Certificate (HISC) preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Passion for helping others improve their homes and lives through energy solutions.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results oriented.
• Maintain good driving record, valid driver’s license, insured vehicle and willingness to travel regularly (including occasional overnight stays).

What We Offer:

• Generous Commission-based compensation following a paid training period.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and company sponsored life insurance options.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Travel allowance and company support for professional development.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment where your success is celebrated.
• Hire Bonus if Energy Efficiency badged

Join Us

If you’re passionate about helping people and thrive on achieving results, we’d love to hear from you. Join a forward-thinking team that’s helping families and businesses save energy, improve comfort, and protect our planet—one customer at a time.

Apply today and energize your career with Staples Energy.

AAP/EEO Statement Staples Energy (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Staples Energy is an energy efficiency firm focused on serving business and residential customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona, and California. We look for employees who are motivated and driven with a high level of integrity. We have 200 + employees working with public utilities, homeowners and businesses to help them with energy efficiency upgrades.
To find out more visit our website www.staplesenergy.com
Staples Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.