JOB DESCRIPTION

Account 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

• 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

The Opportunity
This role sits at the intersection of:

• Business Development
• Account Management
• Executive Support

You will act as a force multiplier for the Managing Partner — helping drive pipeline, coordinate deals, and execute on high-priority strategic initiatives.Key Responsibilities

1. 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
2. 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

3. 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
4. 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

Who You Are
 

• 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

Required Qualifications
 

• 5+ years of experience including:
  1. Retail energy, energy procurement, or related markets (required)
  2. 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