Solar Estimator & Sales
OneStaff Hawkes Bay
Listing Description
Description
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Solar Estimator & Sales Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role combines solar system design, accurate estimating, and client engagement to deliver sustainable energy solutions across residential, commercial, and rural sectors. Reporting to the Sales Team Lead and Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving growth in the renewable energy space while supporting successful project delivery.
If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and building strong customer relationships, this position offers excellent long-term career development.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Future-focused career: Be part of the renewable energy transition, working on solar PV and energy efficiency projects that make a real impact.
- Client-facing and relationship-driven: Engage with customers, attend site visits, and provide tailored solar solutions that meet their needs.
- Hands-on involvement: Not just a desk role—conduct site assessments, prepare proposals, and support project handovers.
- Strong internal support: Work closely with the Sales Team Lead, Sales Manager, and technical teams in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Solar Estimating & Design:
- Analyse site conditions, energy usage, and client requirements
- Prepare accurate solar PV system designs and cost estimates
- Source competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with industry standards
Client Engagement & Sales:
- Attend site visits and consultations
- Present proposals and explain technical solutions in clear, customer-friendly language
- Build strong relationships and follow up to secure projects
Project Setup & Support:
- Convert successful quotes into jobs in our management system
- Coordinate with procurement and project teams for smooth delivery
- Provide clear handovers and assist with variations or cost queries
What You Will Bring:
- Strong understanding of solar PV systems and electrical principles
- Experience in estimating or sales within the electrical/renewable energy sector
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to manage multiple quotes and deadlines
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities
- Proactive, organised, and committed to quality
About You:
You’re practical, technically minded, and passionate about renewable energy. You enjoy working with clients, solving problems, and delivering solutions that make a difference. Whether you’re an experienced solar estimator or an electrician looking to step into a sales role, you thrive on variety and responsibility.
Requirements:
- NZ Qualified Electrician or strong solar industry experience
- Current EWRB Licence preferred
- NZ Resident or valid Work Visa
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in the electrical or solar sector
Remuneration & Benefits:
- Competitive salary package, aligned with experience and performance
- Company work vehicle
- Company phone and laptop
- Birthday leave in addition to standard annual leave
- Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
About Us:
Isaacs Plumbing, Pumping & Electrical is a trusted name in Hawke’s Bay, delivering innovative solutions for over 30 years. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are expanding our solar division to help clients reduce energy costs and environmental impact. Join a supportive, high-performing team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work makes a real difference.
Application details
OneStaff Hawkes Bay
OneStaff are NZ owned industrial recruitment specialists, with 16 branches across NZ. OneStaff recruitment specialists are all about helping build New Zealand Industry and creating better lives through better work. Where employment is concerned, we work with you to make your life better. We work to four key values which we can both expect from each other. Together they form the acronym T.A.H.I.
- Teamwork – meaning we act with genuine intent of a desired outcome and positive action as a collective. We are all in this together and need to rely on each other.
- Accountability – means we take responsibility and ownership for our actions and efforts regardless of outcome. Positive and negative - we own what we say and do and learn from it, honestly and reliably.
- Hustle – It means that we work hard for you every single day. It means a focused purpose. It means working smarter, more efficiently and effectively for better outcomes. It means we go to the lengths to reach that outcome that other people won't, and we do this with a sense of joy, pride, and purpose, because we love it.
- Impact – means we influence and deliver positive change for customers and industry. It means we can describe what differentiates us and they will notice that difference. It’s the evidence and value of a positive outcome. It’s the outcome of having a positive impact through delivery of our services.
These values ensure we work side by side with our clients and candidates delivering positive outcomes to grow our people and New Zealand industry
OneStaff is committed to these principles and direction, and every person we engage with has a part to play in delivering the results we achieve. All the above forms what we refer to as "Working as One" - Working with you for a common purpose and goal, based on your motivations and desired outcome. Whether it’s a new job, development, better conditions, better work/life balance, or help steer you in a new direction, we work together to achieve what’s best for you
