Director of Sales & Partnerships - SparkCharge

SparkCharge is currently seeking a Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships.  The position is fully in-office.

As the Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships, you will play a crucial role in the strategic direction and growth of our company’s Mobile Charging-as-a-Service (MCaaS). This position is perfect for a dynamic, results-driven individual who thrives in the fast-paced environment of a startup and has a deep passion for the EV industry. You will be responsible for developing our sales strategy, forging key partnerships, and leading our efforts to establish a strong market presence.

The Company:

SparkCharge is a fast-growing cleantech start-up that is reducing barriers to Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption.  We design, manufacture, and sell portable, Level 3 charging systems for EVs.  We also provide “Mobile Charging-as-a-Service” (MCaaS) through our SparkCharge Mobile network, which allows EV owners and businesses to schedule an EV charge delivery to wherever their vehicle is located.  Be a part of the clean energy solution!

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sales Leadership: Craft and execute strategic sales plans to meet or exceed company revenue targets while expanding our market presence. Deftly manage a pipeline, hit quota, and provide timely and accurate forecastings. 

• EV Industry Partnerships:  Establish, manage, and deepen relationships with key stakeholders, including EV manufacturers, charging station operators, government entities, and energy providers. to enhance product offerings and market penetration. 

• Sales Execution: Lead the sales process from prospecting to closing, including negotiation of contracts, with a focus on achieving long-term success and customer satisfaction.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, product development, marketing, mobile operations and customer success teams to ensure alignment with company goals and optimize product offerings.

• Market Expansion: Drive our expansion into new markets, leveraging your understanding of the EV sector to identify untapped opportunities.

• Team Building: Build and mentor a sales team from the ground up, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

• Customer and Market Insight: Maintain a deep understanding of the market, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform our product and sales strategies.

• Adapt and Innovate: Quickly adapt to market changes and feedback, helping our startup remain agile and responsive to customer and industry needs.

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of related experience  in B2B  sales or business development

• Go to Market Experience selling into EV Fleets, OEMs, Rental Car Agencies, Ride Sharing Companies and others 

• Strong understanding of the EV market, charging infrastructure, and renewable energy trends.

• Proven track record in a leadership role within a startup environment, demonstrating the ability to scale sales efforts and navigate the challenges of a small, growing team.

• Strong experience in forming strategic partnerships and a robust network within the EV, renewable energy, or tech industries.

• In-depth knowledge of the electric vehicle market, including customer trends, technological advancements, and regulatory impacts.

• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, alongside the leadership qualities necessary to build and inspire a team.

• Willingness to take on multiple roles within a small team and contribute to areas beyond direct responsibilities.

• A team player able to project manage/train new sales reps

• Willingness to travel as needed to meet business objectives.

Benefits:

We are a fast-moving, start-up building a culture based on our values of  togetherness, ownership, passion, resilience and respect. This position qualifies for unlimited PTO. The position is fully in-office, with the option to WFH based on company policy.

The Company pays over 90% of health insurance premiums for employees.  We offer FSA savings and 401(k) plans.  Compensation will be based on the candidate’s ability to quickly add value to SparkCharge. This position offers a competitive commission structure based on sales performance. 

At SparkCharge, we offer fair and equal opportunities to all our candidates and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability status, parental status protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. SparkCharge believes in hiring individuals only based on their qualifications and experiences that meet our business requirements to fill the positions.