About Treehouse
Treehouse is a venture-backed startup company that simplifies the electrification of the places we live and work, with a focus on EV charger installation. Treehouse customers experience a seamless electrical installation process from start to finish, powered by a software-enabled electrician workforce.
About the Role
As a Sales Associate at Treehouse, you won’t just sell products—you’ll be part of a transformative journey to electrify homes. You'll have the chance to build customer trust, shape our sales strategies, and contribute to the success of a fast-growing startup redefining the home electrification experience.
Responsibilities
The Sales Associate will:
- Engage with prospective customers, converting warm inquiries into sales through phone and other communication channels
- Educate customers on the benefits of home electrification and our streamlined installation process, simplifying technical concepts to meet their needs
- Drive results by meeting and exceeding sales targets through a consultative, solutions-oriented approach that positions Treehouse as a trusted expert and industry leader
- Partner with internal teams like Install Success to refine the sales process and ensure a seamless customer journey
- Contribute to the development of sales strategies and refine processes as one of the earliest members of the Sales team
Minimum Qualifications
Successful Sales Associate candidates will demonstrate:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing role
- Experience working with customer relationship management software and related tooling
Preferred Qualifications
Additionally, successful Sales Associate candidates may demonstrate:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into relatable terms
- A goal-driven, self-starter mindset with a passion for driving results
- Experience in a consumer sales function and a willingness to learn new systems and tools
- Demonstrated interest in climate-related fields
The total compensation range for this role (base plus commissions) is expected to fall between $85,000 - 110,000, plus equity. This is a good faith estimate of what Treehouse may pay for a new hire; actual pay may vary based on prevailing wages in geographic location and a candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required job qualifications.
Featured benefits include:
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Unlimited paid time off
Learn more about us at treehouse.pro!
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