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SolarCity

Acquired by Tesla

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Lied to from day 1 - Field Energy Specialist SolarCity Employee Review

2.0
10 Nov 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not micro managed Helping the environment

Cons

Depending on your area and competitors, it is very tough to make any money. Base is 30k. Commissions which they promise can easily be over a thousand every month is false because they dont know how receptive an area is to solar. Also once you do close a sale there are tons of factors that can happen which will then charge you back. If you like standing around in retail locations for 8 hours trying hound people to set up a consultation then this job is for you. There is also a ton of disconnct between managers and all they care is leads instead of closed sales which is how you make your money.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
22 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Just to quantify my review a bit, I am within the top 10% of inside sales reps within our 12,000 person company. It is a great place to work and people doing well ARE able to make good money here. The executive team ALWAYS has a platform for reps to help make SolarCity a better place every quarter. They involve the top 20 reps each quarter in various ways to help their peers through an interactive group called Team Elite. Executives, VP's, Directors, and Managers are always willing to help and go to bat when there are issues with things that need to be fixed. The direction of the company is consistent and although the company is large, decision makers work as hard as possible to steer the big ship quickly when necessary.

Cons

Knee jerk reactions with decision making at a director level create issues from time to time. Culture has had its ups and downs due to HUGE growth last year and subsequent high attrition rates.

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