Account Executive to the Managing Partner
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
JOB DESCRIPTION
Account Executive to the Managing PartnerChicago, IL (Hybrid – local presence required)
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.
- 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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