Who We Are
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.
The Opportunity
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
What You’ll Own
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
Qualifications
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)
Willingness to travel to industry trade shows and events
Benefits
Why Bluewater?
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.
Location and Compensation
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Work Type: In-person, full-time
Salary + Bonus: $70,000-$80,000
For any inquiries, please contact Josh Nemani at 805-409-9687.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 2-4+ years of experience in sales or another relevant field
- Proficiency with CRM tools such as Zoho, HubSpot, or Salesforce
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience managing pipelines, leads, opportunities, and deal progress
- Willingness and ability to engage in time-sensitive or after-hours communication as needed
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow within a developing industry
- Willingness to travel to industry trade shows and events
What We Do
Bluewater Battery Logistics is an international company specializing in battery lifecycle management, offering solutions for the resale, reuse, repurposing, and recycling of batteries and solar equipment. They serve industries such as energy storage, electric vehicles, and industrial applications, aiming to enable a circular economy.
