Client Relations Analyst

Sol Systems is seeking an Analyst to join our team. The Client Relations Analyst position is a customer and partner facing role that combines customer service and administrative tasks.

The Client Relations Analyst are responsible for managing customer experience for Sol Systems’ portfolio of more than 20,000 solar contracts with residential or commercial system owners. Workflow includes managing system registrations across different environmental commodity markets, managing inbound and outbound communications via both phone and email, and managing new customer onboarding. Analysts can also take on additional, varied work as they become more efficient in their role.  

Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future. Sol has been founder-lead throughout its 15 years of operations, and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.

Sol Systems prides itself on its excellent customer service. The Client Relations Team manages accounts for a customer base of over 20,000 solar energy system owners across thirteen states. Customers rely on Sol Systems to sell their solar renewable energy credits (SRECs), an important source of revenue from their solar installations. The collaboration of the Client Relations Team with the Environmental Commodities Management and Risk & Trading Operations teams is essential to the success of this business line, which has been profitable since its 2008 inception. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver 5-star customer service in every client interaction
• Respond to inbound inquiries from clients via phone and email
• Complete outbound calls to return voicemails
• Monitor emails using a ticketing platform
• Meet KPIs for customer and partner satisfaction ratings
• Resolve customer complaints
• Manage new customer onboarding including submitting registration applications
• Track customer registrations and follow up with the appropriate parties to collect missing information or documents
• Direct outreach to the appropriate internal team as needed

The ideal candidate has previous customer service experience, is hard-working, extremely organized, detail and process-oriented, personable, and has the ability to multi-task in order to accomplish assignments in a timely manner. Problem-solving will be held in the highest esteem.  

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:  

• At least 3 years of customer service, or call center, experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in the solar industry or related energy field
• Ability to be on the phone for up to 4 hours per day
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Team-oriented  
• A sense of humor and finesse 
• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• A proactive, can-do attitude and lots of enthusiasm  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes as directed from outside state and regulatory authorities  
• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software a plus  

Location & Hours: This is a full-time role and will require the candidate to be based in the Washington, DC area with a required 3 days a week in our Washington, DC office.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis. 

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.