Join American Lithium Energy - Driving Innovation in Battery Technology! We are seeking a versatile Account Executive with a strong focus on business development to enhance our presence in the battery cell manufacturing industry. Based in Carlsbad, California, this role presents a unique opportunity to shape our growth trajectory and contribute to our success.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting:
Track and report pipeline and deal progress weekly, providing relevant insights for actionable decision-
making. Help identify next steps and track responsible party to execute.
Client Relationship Management:
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, nurturing existing relationships to support high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including the creation of proposals/quotes, PO and contracts to support sales and coordination of long-term supply agreements through to signature. Work with legal counsel on sales related documents as necessary.
Responsible for supporting proposal revisions, and technical documentation
Project Management:
Support clients' successful onboarding post-close, including leading project kickoff meetings by collaborating with internal operating teams and client stakeholders to ensure timely product and service delivery.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including business, engineering, and manufacturing to translate client requirements into actionable project plans Lead the weekly alignment meetings to ensure projects are on plan.
Develop and maintain detailed and accurate project schedules and related trackers that meets client contract or PO deliverables and milestones.
Coordinate with accounting team to continuously align on invoicing based on tracking of deliverables of products and/or services.
Provide comprehensive project updates and reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and next steps, as well as areas for improvement.
Marketing and Communications:
Together with VP strategy, develop and implement marketing strategies and communications plans to enhance our brand presence and reach within the industry (such as with social media, email campaigns).
Support the execution, and measurement of all marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, and events.
Help with market research and analysis to identify industry trends, customer needs, and competitive insights
Utilize and support sales enablement tools (CRM) to help lead generation, account management and conversion efforts.
Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics to optimize campaign effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 8 years in a role related to manufacturing, project management.
Contract and Close Expertise: Proficiency in identifying client needs, creating quotes, driving the close process, and negotiating contracts to signature.
Communication Skills: Exceptional writing and verbal communication abilities.
Organizational Prowess: Outstanding organizational skills, self-starter mentality, and strong problem-solving abilities to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a relevant field.
Why American Lithium Energy?
Career Milestone: Define your career in a dynamic and growing company, making a significant impact on our success.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with our Vice President of Operations and Strategy, engaging with client-facing aspects and internal operations.
Influential Role: Play a key role in driving our company's growth and ensuring client satisfaction through your expertise and dedication.
Compensation: Competitive, reflective of experience and industry standards.
If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of battery technology, apply now for this exciting opportunity!