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Account Manager, Business Development - North America Operations

Einride, Austin, TX, United States


Job Description Want to be part of transforming road freight for good? Einride is showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric and autonomous technologies. Through freight capacity as a service, we enable businesses around the world to accelerate towards their sustainability goals.

Founded in 2016, Einride became the first company in the world to deploy a cab-less autonomous electric vehicle on a public road (Sweden, 2019). In 2022, we were the first to successfully operate such a vehicle on a US public road. Today our award-winning technology has been launched across 8 countries (and counting). Our clients are some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies. We are also operating Sweden’s largest truck dedicated public charging network and counting.

Part commercial enterprise, part revolutionary movement, Einride is creating a zero-emission transportation system built on autonomous, all-electric vehicles and intelligent routing software, making the journey from A to B as efficient as possible.

The North America Operations team is responsible for integrating Einride's solutions with existing client infrastructure while driving meaningful growth across the region. We're looking for a Business Development Account Manager who combines a hunter's instinct for new business with the operational know-how to see deals through to long-term success. If you're a savvy problem-solver, strong communicator, and proven relationship-builder with a passion for logistics and sustainability, you'll thrive here.

You will:

Drive new business development across North America, identifying and closing opportunities with Mid-Market and Enterprise accounts

Lead planning and execution of freight transport electrification rollouts with both new and existing customer accounts

Own the full customer lifecycle from prospecting and contract through onboarding, training, and expansion

Train customer teams on Einride's equipment, software, and best practices to maximize fleet performance and utilization

Conduct quarterly business reviews and develop account growth plans to expand revenue within your portfolio

Collaborate closely with Commercial, Product, and Operations teams to deliver best-in-class customer experiences

Become a subject matter expert in Einride's full suite of service offerings, business model, and proprietary software

Travel up to 25% to visit clients, support rollouts, and build relationships on the ground

We expect you to have:

4-7 years of experience in business development, account management, logistics, supply chain, fleet management, or a related field

3+ years of hands-on experience in a shipper or customer-facing BD or account management role

Demonstrated track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts

Strong understanding of freight modes a plus, including drayage, intermodal, LTL, and cross-border

Experience with business intelligence tools, Microsoft Office, or Google Workspace

Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills

Independent, hands-on problem solver who takes clear ownership and delivers results under pressure

Genuine enthusiasm for sustainability, climate tech, and the future of transportation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

What we offer:

Competitive salary and stock options

Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

401k with employer match

25 days of PTO, 15 sick days, 15 US Holidays observed

Wellness allowance

You will be part of a diverse, high-performing team with a common passion for sustainability and making things happen in an innovative way.

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