The Account Executive supports the Managing Partner in business development, deal origination, strategic partnerships, and managing relationships while engaging with C-level stakeholders.
JOB DESCRIPTIONAccount 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
This role sits at the intersection of:
Note: We are not able to sponsor Visas for this role
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
This role sits at the intersection of:
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Executive Support
- 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
- 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
- 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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