Michael Burnstein

Michael Burnstein

Sales Manager, Residential Solar (Solar Sales Manager) @ California Solar Electric Cooperative

About

With the increase demand for solar energy, I am always inspired by the positive impact I get to make on the climate and consumer on a daily basis. Solar energy is a dynamic industry - it's always changing. ☀️ I am passionate about building lasting relationships with homeowner consumers and informing them of the solar energy cost savings. As a Sales Manager, I am found my love in managing sales folks - I enjoy training them and making a significant influence on their career paths. 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 ☀️ Solar and Storage Sales Consulting ☀️ Solar Energy Design ☀️ Residential Solar and Storage Systems ☀️ Solar Systems Pricing Strategy ☀️ Sales Team Management 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🌟 Awarded #1 Residential Salesperson 🌟 Achieved a 41% close ratio 🌟 Increased sales by 200% 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 ☑️ NABCEP Certified ☑️ Solar Sales Training Outside of solar sales in my free time, you can find me gardening, hiking, traveling, and volunteering in northern California - right at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. 🏔 I always enjoy connecting with other professionals in the solar industry. 📧𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭: mrsburnstein@gmail.com

Country

United States

City

Greater Sacramento

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Solar System Design, Solar Systems, Solar Power, Residential Additions, Sales & Marketing, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales, Low Energy Design, Battery Management Systems, Solar Cells, Sales Processes, Sales Negotiation, Technical Sales Consulting, Sales Consulting, Team Facilitation, High Performance Teams, Market Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Trade Shows, Budget Management

Experience

California Solar Electric Cooperative

Sales Manager, Residential Solar (Solar Sales Manager)

California Solar Electric Cooperative

LinkedIn
2021 - Present · 5 yrs

Grass Valley, California, United States

I direct, train, develop, mentor, and coach 6 sale consultants, assisting them with motivation, call execution, sales closings and negotiations, resulting in doubling size of team and increasing sales by 1-3.3M YOY. I improve team performance by assessing conversion rates, potential areas of improvement, and pipeline management in addition to collaborating with sales leadership and executive teams on sales quotas, projections, and goals for each team member. To increase sales, I build strong relationships, network, and identify opportunities to expand office personnel and new sales markets, resulting in building out a strong client referral network and achieving a 45%+ referral rate. I analyze sales data to determine team performance, market projections, and comparing different products and product lines. In addition, I prepare and review annual sales budget and monitor expenses in addition to collaborating on forecasting and projections. I also attend trade shows on an annual basis to gain increased product knowledge and build relationships.

California Solar Electric Cooperative

Sales & Design Consultant

California Solar Electric Cooperative

LinkedIn
2019 - 2021 · 2 yrs

Grass Valley, California, United States

As a consultant for 300+ potential customers, I ensured I understood their needs and identified products to meet these needs. This resulted in selling 3-7 systems/month with a 41% close ratio and achieving #1 Residential Salesperson and the highest sales in history. In addition, I partnered with project managers on communication throughout project lifecycle, designing and pricing solar systems by taking roof measurements, overseeing installation processes, and communicating with customers from close to installation. Through fostering customer relationships, I maintained a pipeline using a CRM system for 300+ customers and provided in-house and remote sales presentations to prospective customers. I negotiated contracts and closed 85 agreements.

Hooked On Solar

Senior Sales Consultant, Rocklin

Hooked On Solar

LinkedIn
2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

Rocklin, California, United States

I sold 5-10 systems on a monthly basis, resulting in becoming one of the top sales representatives in less than 1 year. I resolved escalated customer inquiries/concerns on a daily basis, ensuring 100% client satisfaction with each transaction. Through hosting appointments with potential customers to address their needs, I achieved a 25% close rate.

Home Seller Coach

Real Estate Professional Business and Life Coach

Home Seller Coach

2014-1 - 2019 · 5 yrs

Grass Valley, California, United States

I coached real estate professionals create the life they wanted through effective career coaching.

California Solar Electric Cooperative

Sales Consultant

California Solar Electric Cooperative

LinkedIn
2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

Grass Valley, California, United States

I navigated my team through COVID-19, including supply and industry issues and retrained team to sell in a remote work environment which resulted in selling 1 year of sales in just 1 month. I conducted customer consultations and presentations, resulting in increasing sales by 200% in just 2 years. As a result of consistently selling 3-7 systems on a monthly basis as top salesperson, I was awarded #1 Residential Salesperson.

Painting Plus

Marketing Manager

Painting Plus

LinkedIn
2009-1 - 2010-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Boulder Colorado

I focused on client building through marketing to property managers, home owners, and builders while managing a team of staff.

Assist 2 Sell

Owner & Broker

Assist 2 Sell

LinkedIn
2005-11 - 2008-10 · 3 yrs

Maui Hawaii

I was the Owner and Broker of Maui's most Successful Discount Brokerage. For more than 2 years I was featured in the top half of the front page of the Real Estate Section in the Sunday Maui News, by far the most viewed Real Estate Literature on Maui at the time. I was awarded Top 100 of 10,000 in sales in Hawaii.

Coldwell Banker Island Properties

Real Estate Broker

Coldwell Banker Island Properties

LinkedIn
2000-1 - 2005-11 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Makawao, Maui, Hawaii.

Education

UNSW

UNSW

LinkedIn

Marketing

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