Andrew Chavez
Senior Solar Consultant | Sales Leader | Operational Strategist
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About
Dynamic solar energy professional with over a decade of experience driving growth through sales leadership, system design, and operational excellence. Proven success in managing high-performing teams, scaling retention strategies, and designing custom solar solutions across multiple platforms and CRMs. Known for bridging technical expertise with sales acumen to close high-value deals and streamline internal processes. Passionate about sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Senior Manager, Operations - Pure Energy - San Antonio, TX
(2017-05)
- Lead end-to-end operations for all solar account designs, permits, and licensing.
- Grew retention and customer satisfaction through revamped inside sales training programs.
- Managed multi-state compliance, improving speed-to-install by 22%.
- Spearheaded transition to new CRM, increasing internal team efficiency by 30%.
Sales Engineer / Director of Inside Sales & Retention - Complete Solar - San Mateo, CA
(2014 - 2017)
- Managed CRM integration across 5+ solar finance/equipment providers.
- Designed over 400 custom PV systems, trained directly by OEM tech teams.
- Increased customer retention by 40% via strategic win-back initiatives.
- Developed partner playbooks that improved sales rep ramp time by 50%.
Sales Manager, Direct Sales - SolarCity - San Mateo, CA
(2013 - 2014)
- Closed residential solar deals with $10K+ average value.
- Recruited and trained 20+ college interns for field sales roles.
- Achieved 120% of sales quota for 4 consecutive quarters.
Area Sales Manager - Vivint Solar - Victorville, CA
(2013 - 2013)
- Led door-to-door sales team; #1 in region for volume Q3 2013.
- Trained new hires in customer ROI analysis and solar system proposals.
Corporate Trainer & AGM - Joe's Crab Shack - Houston, TX
(2010 - 2013)
- Directed training for 40+ staff; reduced turnover by 35%.
- Managed payroll, P&L, and budget compliance.
Sales Manager/Recruiter - Point Protects Security / Pinnacle Security
(2004 - 2011)
(Seasonal)
- Managed recruitment and sales teams; licensed reps in multiple municipalities.
- Consistently exceeded territory quotas; developed scalable training manuals.
Education
Certificate - Sustainable Energy (PV Engineering Focus) - UC Berkeley (2015)
B.A. - Communications - University of Texas at San Antonio
A.A. - Education - San Antonio College
Certificate - General Academia - St. Phillips College
