Hey Linnéa and Anton – sunny welcomes to #BehindTheGrid! As Talent Acquisition Partners, you have redesigned the recruitment process as a part of the Sales Machine project.

What makes a rockstar sales candidate for Svea Solar, and what qualities are you hunting for?

We're not simply hiring salespeople; we're seeking individuals with a passion for closing deals and making a difference that will drive change in sustainable energy.

We look for:

• Result-orientation
• Drive and motivation
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Previous relevant experience (meritorious)

The recruitment process and the skills and behaviors we are looking for have been redesigned during Sales Machine, following the capability mapping we conducted last fall. Read more about it here!

Ah - so being good at Sales depends a lot on your personality! Sounds tricky to evaluate, how do you make sure to get a good understanding for a candidate’s personality?  

Just checking your resume won't tell us if you're our next Sales Power Shifter. To really see if this role fits you like a glove, we dig into your personality. Here's how we do it:

🧠 Personality and logic tests with Alva Labs: Two fun tests to understand who you are and how you tackle problems.  

🙋‍♀️Competency-based interview: This chat dives into your past experiences to see how you'd roll at Svea Solar.

🐱‍🏍Case study: You'll tackle a real sales task here, so we can see your thinking and problem-solving skills in action!

What are your most common questions from sales candidates?

💸 What is the salary like? You have a base salary (your commission counts from your first sale) with a percentage-based commission that increases as you reach higher sales volumes. We have no commission cap; the sun is the limit!

🗓️ When is the commission paid out? Your base salary is paid out the same month, while your commission comes trailing, by one month.

🌱 What are the career advancement opportunities like? In our sales department, we offer various career paths, from appointment setting to Inhouse Sales towards business and private costumers, Field Sales, leadership roles, and coaching positions. As a large company with nearly 1100 employees across 6 European markets, there are endless opportunities to Grow as we Grow!

How has the interest in the role been since the Sales Machine project started and you began ramping up your sales department?

Since ramping up our sales department in late November, we've received over 2100 applications for various sales positions. We're thrilled by the interest from so many exceptional candidates.

Don't let this number intimidate you; let it inspire you! To land your dream job, you have to be in it to win it. We're eager to welcome new talent to our team 👏