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Customer Success Associate (Roofing & Solar)

Somewhere

Fully Remote
📍 Remote
🇿🇦 SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Role:  Customer Success Associate (Roofing & Solar)

Priority Location: South Africa and Philippines / India

Working Hours: 8AM - 5PM (Mon - Fri) EST

Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,000 USD ($) per month

(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:RemoteJob Responsibilities:Sales Support & Proposal Follow-UpSend proposals and estimates to homeowners following consultations.Execute structured follow-up campaigns via email, SMS, and occasional phone calls.Keep prospects engaged throughout the decision-making process, which may range from a few days to several months.Schedule calls between homeowners and the owner when appropriate.Maintain consistent communication to keep Affordable Roofing Systems top-of-mind.Customer CommunicationRespond to homeowner questions regarding proposals, pricing, timelines, and service offerings.Help customers understand differences between competing bids and services.Customize outreach messages based on each customer's situation rather than relying on scripted or robotic communication.Deliver a professional, friendly, and consultative customer experience.Project Completion & DocumentationAssemble post-project completion reports.Organize project photos, documentation, scope summaries, and deliverables.Deliver professional completion packages to homeowners after projects conclude.Ensure customers receive all relevant project information in a timely manner.Solar Responsibilities:Solar Monitoring & System OversightMonitor manufacturer portals such as:SolarEdgeEnphaseSMATeslaReview system alerts, outages, warnings, and performance notifications.Identify customers experiencing system issues and proactively initiate outreach.Customer Support & Issue ResolutionContact homeowners regarding system alerts and performance concerns.Investigate issues using internal documentation and manufacturer resources.Coordinate with manufacturer support teams to diagnose and resolve problems.Manage communication throughout the troubleshooting process.Ensure all customer issues are fully resolved and properly documented.Vendor & Subcontractor CoordinationCoordinate service visits when field support is required.Schedule subcontractors and maintain communication between all parties.Track open issues from initial report through final resolution.Follow up consistently until the issue is fully closed.Continuous LearningDevelop familiarity with common solar troubleshooting scenarios over time.Learn from recurring support situations and apply previous solutions to future cases.Build expertise using internal playbooks, knowledge bases, and training materials provided by the company.Prior solar experience is helpful but not required. We will provide training and documentation to help you become successful in the role.Required Qualifications & Skills:2+ years of experience in one or more of the following:Customer SuccessAccount ManagementInside SalesClient ServicesOperations CoordinationProject CoordinationExcellent written English communication skills.Strong verbal English communication skills.Experience handling customer-facing communications.Ability to personalize messages and avoid generic or templated responses.Strong internet research and problem-solving abilities.Comfortable learning new software platforms and workflows.Preferred Qualifications & Skills:Experience supporting residential home services businesses.Experience with roofing, construction, property services, or solar companies.Experience working with remote teams.Familiarity with customer support ticketing or CRM systems.Experience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, or field service teams.Ideal Candidate Profile:We are looking for someone who is:Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.Customer-focused and empathetic.Comfortable communicating with homeowners via email, text, and phone.Strong at following processes while also exercising independent judgment.Naturally proactive and able to work autonomously.Skilled at managing multiple conversations and projects simultaneously.Curious, resourceful, and capable of solving problems independently.Able to communicate in a professional, polished, and personalized manner.Why Join Us:Work directly with an entrepreneurial owner and former Google leader.Join a growing residential roofing and solar business with a strong reputation.Gain exposure to sales, customer success, operations, and renewable energy.Enjoy meaningful ownership and autonomy in your role.Help build systems and processes that directly impact company growth and customer satisfaction.If you enjoy solving problems, communicating with customers, and creating exceptional experiences while supporting a growing business, we'd love to meet you.

Sales Support & Proposal Follow-Up
* Send proposals and estimates to homeowners following consultations.
* Execute structured follow-up campaigns via email, SMS, and occasional

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →