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SolarCity

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SolarCity reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,336 total reviews)
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Lyndon Rive

84% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

SolarCity has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SolarCity employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Jan 4, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

SolarCity is, by far, the industry's largest and most stable company. However, the solar industry is known as the "solar coaster" for a reason. Pros include company car, benefits, ability to generate large monthly commissions.

Cons

Unless you already have your own list to sell to, you will be reliant upon SolarCity's leads. The quality of leads will depend on the territory to which you are assigned. The overall employment experience will vary from team to team. Be sure to interview your potential manager before accepting an offer. Working for a subpar manager in a less than desirable territory could mean you are headed down the wrong path.

4.0
Jan 1, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The Hiring process was easy. Training was straight forward. Working on your own is nice. Selling something that benefits people and the environment is great. I get the impression that the company actually lives their values.

Cons

Not a single member of my 20 person sales team has been there for more than a year. They say people are getting promoted but i have seen 2 flat out leave. Its a lot of smoke and mirrors but at the end of the day you are judged solely on your lead numbers for that day.

2.0
Dec 28, 2015

Field Sales Assosiate

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and good benefits.

Cons

Management should be vetted before hired, some are just out to get numbers instead of training their assosiates. Revolving door and high turnover.

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