Account Executive to the Managing Partner

Account Executive to the Managing Partner

Chicago, IL (Hybrid – local presence required)

Work on the Biggest Deals in Energy — Directly with the Founder

Transparent Energy is redefining how organizations buy energy through a proprietary auction platform that has facilitated over $5B+ in transactions and generated $375M+ in client savings.

We are hiring an Account Executive to the Managing Partner — a unique, high-exposure role for someone who wants to level up quickly, operate at the center of major deals, and gain direct access to executive-level decision making.

This is not a traditional business development role.

You will work side-by-side with the founder & owner, supporting business development, deal origination, and strategic partnerships while helping execute on some of the largest energy transactions in the country.

Why This Role Is Different
• Level up your career faster than a traditional path - this role is designed as a high-exposure development opportunity within Transparent Energy’s commercial organization
• Work on major partnerships & be part of the biggest energy purchases in the country
• Engage directly with C-level stakeholders at major organizations
• Gain unique access to high-level corporate strategic partnerships
• And yes — have fun doing it – attend industry events, golf outings, networking events & more

The Opportunity

This role sits at the intersection of:
• Business Development
• Account Management
• Executive Support

You will act as a force multiplier for the Managing Partner — helping drive pipeline, coordinate deals, and execute on high-priority strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
• Business Development & Deal Support
• Support the Managing Partner in origination and development of new business opportunities
• Conduct research and outreach related to target accounts, partnerships, and market opportunities
• Prepare for and participate in high-level client meetings and pitches
• Help drive deals forward across the full lifecycle — from introduction through execution
• Coordinate with internal teams to support live transactions and auction processes
• Strategic Partnership Execution
• Assist in developing and managing enterprise-level partnerships
• Interface with senior stakeholders (often C-level) across client organizations
• Track and manage key partnership initiatives and follow-ups
• Executive Support (Commercial-Focused)
• Manage and prioritize the Managing Partner’s deal-related workflow and communications
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and strategic summaries
• Ensure seamless execution across multiple concurrent deals and priorities
• Account & Relationship Management
• Support ongoing relationships with key clients and partners
• Identify opportunities for expansion, upsell, and additional engagement
• Maintain strong communication and follow-through across all stakeholders

Who You Are
• Highly motivated and looking to accelerate your career
• Comfortable operating in high-expectation, fast-paced environments
• Interested in sales, deal-making, and strategic relationships
• Able to balance detail-oriented execution with big-picture thinking
• Driven by a desire to exceed goals that is constant, internal, and self-imposed

Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience including:
• Retail energy, energy procurement, or related markets (required)
• Business development, account management, or sales support roles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Based in Chicago (required for in-person meetings and events)

Note: We are not able to sponsor Visas for this role

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