How to apply for Sales Associate (Remote)

About Voltus

Voltus connects distributed energy resources to optimize grid flexibility and combat climate change. The company operates in the energy sector, focusing on grid optimization. This role is remote and full-time.

About the role

The Sales Associate will work closely with Sales Managers and Directors to set sales meetings. The role involves prospecting for new business, developing relationships with key decision-makers, and reporting on account activity. This position directly supports sales objectives for an energy market.

A typical day

A typical day may involve making outbound calls to prospects, responding to inbound inquiries, and researching potential leads. You would also coordinate with Sales Managers and Directors to schedule meetings and report on account activity. The role is remote, so self-motivation and time management are key.

Who Voltus is looking for

• Based in the United States with a college degree.
• Has six months to one year of experience in an inside sales organization.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for sales and the courage to prospect.
• Possesses top-notch communication skills in person, written, and presentations.
• Is technology minded and can explain high-tech information to various audiences.
• Shows time management, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
• Has a passion for networking (as implied by the truncated requirement).

Tips for this application

• Highlight any inside sales experience, even if it is less than a year, and specify your familiarity with prospecting and setting meetings.
• Emphasize your ability to explain technical concepts clearly, as Voltus operates in the energy technology space.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and time management by providing examples of remote or independent work.
• Research Voltus's energy markets and mention specific interest in grid flexibility or distributed energy resources in your application.
• Ensure your resume clearly states you are based in the United States, as this is a required qualification.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your experience in inside sales and your ability to prospect and set meetings.', 'Your communication skills, particularly explaining high-tech information to diverse audiences.', "Your interest in Voltus's work on grid flexibility and climate change.", 'Your self-motivation and time management skills for a remote role.']

Research before applying

• Voltus's specific products and services related to distributed energy resources and grid flexibility.
• The energy markets Voltus operates in and the role of a Sales Associate in those markets.
• Recent news or developments about Voltus to understand their current focus.
• The typical sales process at Voltus, including how Sales Associates work with Sales Managers and Directors.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would prospect for new business and develop relationships with key decision-makers.
• Your experience with inbound and outbound calls to identify sales opportunities.
• How you explain technical information about energy or grid flexibility to non-technical audiences.
• Your approach to meeting or exceeding sales objectives in an energy market.
• How you prioritize tasks and stay self-motivated in a remote work environment.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Not clearly stating your location as within the United States, which is a required qualification.
• Failing to provide concrete examples of inside sales experience or prospecting.
• Using generic language about sales without connecting it to Voltus's energy technology focus.