Andrew Chavez

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.

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.

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