Junior Account Manager, Battery Recovery Division

Junior Account ManagerBluewater provides comprehensive and innovative solutions for managing the lifecycle of large format batteries and solar panels. As a startup committed to further developing a circular economy, we innovate in the reuse, recycling, and resale of EV, e-mobility, material handling equipment, and energy storage technologies to promote sustainability and resource efficiency. We're on an exciting mission to reduce inefficiencies and enable a secondary marketplace for renewable energy equipment, and we're doing it in an emerging segment of renewable energy where strong operators can set the standard for growth and innovation.Bluewater is hiring a Junior Account Manager to support growth across our Battery Recovery Division. This team operates in a fast-moving environment focused on the sourcing, resale, recycling, and recovery of large-format lithium-ion batteries across EV, material handling, e-mobility, and energy storage markets. In this role, you'll work closely with and support a Global Business Development Manager, helping to manage customer accounts and move deals from opportunity through completion. The role will focus on preparing quotes, marketing available equipment, communicating with customers, and coordinating with internal teams to keep transactions moving. This is a hands-on opportunity to build experience in complex sales while developing a strong understanding of the battery recovery market. We're looking for someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced startup environment.RequirementsSupport a Global Business Development Manager in managing customer opportunities and transactions from initial opportunity through closeBuild and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat and long-term businessGenerate quotes and proposals accurate to the scope of each projectNegotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure favorable agreements for both clients and BluewaterIdentify and market available equipment to relevant customers by understanding customer needs and matching available opportunitiesTrack active deals, customer opportunities, and follow-ups within the CRM to maintain visibility and keep transactions moving forwardWork with clients to understand their unique pain points and creatively outline custom solutions based on Bluewater's servicesSeek new business through prospecting, cold calling, and other methods of outreachQualify leads and conduct market research to identify potential customersCoordinate with internal stakeholders such as Operations and Accounting as well as external customers to enable order fulfillmentBecome a subject matter expert in Bluewater's services and how they can provide value to customersQualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience2 - 4+ years of experience in sales or other relevant fieldsProficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office SuiteExperience managing pipelines, tracking leads, opportunities, and deal progressWillingness and ability to engage in time sensitive or afterhours communication as neededExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skillsStrong willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow within a developing industryFamiliarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)Willingness to travel to industry trade shows and eventsBenefitsOpportunity for rapid career growth and clear ownershipComprehensive health benefits: Bluewater provides a Gold PPO medical plan, with 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums coveredTeam-oriented workplace: Bluewater has a team-first ethos. We work together toward a common goal and take pride in our collective and individual successesBe part of something big: When you join the Bluewater team, you'll be the first mover in an exciting time in the company's life cycle. Your input will help form and shape the company. Your work will have an impact for years to comeLocation and CompensationLocation: Los Angeles, CAWork Type: In-person, full-timeSalary + Bonus: $70,000-$80,000