Smart Home Consultant

ADT
Birmingham, AL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with technical aptitude and customer-focused communication skills who can work in varied conditions and collaborate closely with clients in the smart home industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in residential technology installation and customer education
    — “guide residential customers in designing a home setup that helps protect what they value most”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative, client-centric environment with a growth mindset
    — “fostering teamwork, breaking down silos, and achieving shared goals through inclusivity and collaboration”
  • Professionals comfortable with physical labor and working in diverse environments
    — “climb, lift 10 or more pounds, and work indoors/outdoors in varied conditions”

Things to consider

  • Requires a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for client visits
    — “Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required”
  • Potential for additional licensing requirements based on location
    — “additional licensing may be needed based on location”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with IoT ecosystems and smart home integration in your resume
    — “Technical aptitude with smart device ecosystems and connected technologies”
  • Showcase your ability to recommend tailored solutions based on customer needs
    — “Recommend smart home and security solutions based on customer goals”
  • Emphasize your proactive support and long-term customer relationship skills
    — “Build long-term customer confidence through proactive support”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Deliver in-home consultations and assessments
  • Recommend smart home and security solutions
  • Install and activate security hardware
  • Identify upsell opportunities
Typical background
Technical aptitude with smart device ecosystemsStrong customer-focused communication skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Smart Device EcosystemsConsultative SalesInstallation And TroubleshootingCustomer Education

Preferred

Iot DevicesSmart Home ProductsCustomer Onboarding

Stack & domain

Smart Device EcosystemsConnected TechnologiesSecurityIot DevicesSmart Home ProductsInstallationTroubleshootingCustomer EducationSystem DesignProduct SetupCustomer OnboardingProduct EducationProactive SupportUpsell OpportunitiesCustomer-focused CommunicationTechnical AptitudeAdaptabilityClimbingLiftingWorking In Varied ConditionsIotSmart Home

About the role

Original posting from ADT

​What you should know about our team:

Our Field Operations team is the hands-on force that brings our smart security solutions to life. From installation and service to troubleshooting and customer education, these team members are the face of our company in homes and businesses across the country. 

What you will do:

As a Smart Home Consultant, you’ll guide residential customers in designing a home setup that helps protect what they value most. You’ll combine hands-on installation with consultative sales, helping customers understand how security, IoT devices, and smart home products work together. You’ll activate systems, educate customers on our app and features, and ensure every solution fits their unique needs. You will:

·       Deliver in-home consultations and assessments

·       Recommend smart home and security solutions based on customer goals

·       Install and activate security hardware, cameras, IoT devices, and smart home products

·       Integrate new products with the customer’s existing setup

·       Troubleshoot and resolve technical questions

·       Complete customer onboarding and product education

·       Build long-term customer confidence through proactive support

·       Identify upsell opportunities that strengthen home protection

What you need to be successful:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required; additional licensing may be needed based on location.

Strong customer-focused communication skills.

Technical aptitude with smart device ecosystems and connected technologies.

Ability to understand how multiple products interact within a home network.

Advise customers on the best system design and setup to support their safety goals.

Continuous learner who adapts to new tools and technologies.

Ability to climb, lift 10 or more pounds, and work indoors/outdoors in varied conditions

How ADT invests in you:

Hourly Pay: $XX

Earning Potential: With uncapped commissions, job-completion pay, quality bonuses, and referral incentives, Smart Home Consultants earn an average of $105,000 annually.

Training Pay: For your first three weeks, you’ll earn $320 per week as you complete hands-on training and learn the systems, tools, and technology that set you up for long-term success.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle

Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and well-being programs

Paid time off

Culture of professional development and career growth opportunities

Flexible work schedule to accommodate you and your customers’ needs

Click here to view our full benefit offerings

Why you’ll love working here:

We boldly shape the future, embracing change, taking smart risks, and continuously improving to create the best experiences.

We lead by taking ownership, empowering you to make decisions, solve problems proactively, and support each other with empathy.

We elevate to serve a greater purpose, going above and beyond to earn trust, celebrate wins, and value every perspective.

We unite and win together, fostering teamwork, breaking down silos, and achieving shared goals through inclusivity and collaboration.​

Los Angeles Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.​

Philadelphia Applicants: Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.

Source: ADT careers

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