Junior Account Manager, Battery Recovery Division

Bluewater Battery Logistics • Los Angeles, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Bluewater 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2 - 4 + years of experience in sales or other relevant fields
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing pipelines, tracking leads, opportunities, and deal progress
• Willingness and ability to engage in time sensitive or afterhours communication as needed
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow within a developing industry
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to travel to industry trade shows and events

Responsibilities

• Support a Global Business Development Manager in managing customer opportunities and transactions from initial opportunity through close
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat and long-term business
• Generate quotes and proposals accurate to the scope of each project
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure favorable agreements for both clients and Bluewater
• Identify and market available equipment to relevant customers by understanding customer needs and matching available opportunities
• Track active deals, customer opportunities, and follow-ups within the CRM to maintain visibility and keep transactions moving forward
• Work with clients to understand their unique pain points and creatively outline custom solutions based on Bluewater’s services
• Seek new business through prospecting, cold calling, and other methods of outreach
• Qualify leads and conduct market research to identify potential customers
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as Operations and Accounting as well as external customers to enable order fulfillment
• Become a subject matter expert in Bluewater's services and how they can provide value to customers

Benefits

• Opportunity for rapid career growth and clear ownership
• Comprehensive health benefits: Bluewater provides a Gold PPO medical plan, with 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums covered
• Team-oriented workplace: Bluewater has a team-first ethos. We work together toward a common goal and take pride in our collective and individual successes. You will be surrounded by passionate team members who are motivated to succeed.
• Be 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 come.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree