Senior Account Executive - Transit

ChargePoint; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ChargePoint is seeking a driven Senior Account Executive in Canada to accelerate growth by identifying and securing new customers in transit authorities and commercial sectors. You will build strategic relationships, navigate complex sales cycles, and close high‑impact deals while leveraging SFDC for pipeline management.

You will lead new market expansion, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and travel up to 50% to meet prospects and customers across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or related field.
• 12+ years of fleet/transit sales experience with quota attainment.
• EV industry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and sell EV solutions to new and current customers in assigned territory.
• Identify and qualify prospects; build sales strategies to win accounts.
• Sell to C-suite executives; align outcomes with financial metrics.
• Manage pipeline and forecasts in SFDC with a 180‑day rolling view.
• Travel within the territory up to 50% as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strategic sales plans

French/French-Canadian (preferred)

Tech-savvy

Follow-up for upsell

High energy / bias to action

Organized / long sales cycles

Team collaboration

Quota attainment in enterprise/commer.

Ethical standards / accountability

Multi-stakeholder / procurement

Travel 50%+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/sales/related

12+ years fleet/transit sales experience

Tools

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e‑mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all‑electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Overview

We’re looking for a driven and results‑oriented Senior Account Executive to accelerate growth by identifying, engaging, and securing new customers. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in expanding our footprint across key industries by developing strategic relationships and turning prospects into long‑term clients. You thrive in building pipeline from the ground up, navigating complex sales cycles, and closing high‑impact deals.

This is a role for someone who takes the initiative, enjoys opening new doors, and knows how to create value where others see barriers. You’ll be supported by a cross‑functional team, but you lead the charge, bringing our solutions to new markets and decision‑makers.

Requirements / Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication; executive presence.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve/exceed targeted sales goals within the Canadian region and Midwest US market.
• Preferred fluency in French/ French‑Canadian language, both verbal and written.
• Tech‑savvy and adaptable; thrives in dynamic sales environments.
• Provide consistent follow‑up to ensure satisfaction and drive upsell opportunities.
• High energy, with a bias toward action and results.
• Organized and effective at managing long and short sales cycles.
• Strong collaborator and team player.
• Track record of meeting/exceeding sales quotas in enterprise or commercial markets.
• Strong ethical standards and personal accountability.
• Experience managing multiple complex stakeholders and enterprise deals.
• Candidates will be required to travel 50% of the time.

Specific Duties

• Prospect and sell EV solutions to new and/or current customers in your assigned territory, with a focus on transit authorities.
• Identify and qualify prospects across your territory, building and executing sales strategies to win or grow accounts.
• Identify customer concerns and position value‑driven use cases, using TCO data to clearly articulate business impact to key decision makers.
• Demonstrate ability to manage complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, including legal and procurement teams.
• Effectively sell to C‑Suite executives by aligning strategic outcomes with business priorities and financial metrics.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations that align our solutions with customer needs and demonstrate tangible business value.
• Manage pipeline, opportunities, and forecasts in SFDC with discipline; maintain a 180‑day rolling sales forecast to support planning and execution.
• Oversee customer trials and evaluations, ensuring technical and business objectives are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align go‑to‑market strategies with key partners and maximize partner‑sourced opportunities.
• Conduct site visits and travel within the assigned territory to build customer relationships and assess solution fit.
• Understand local energy policies, incentives, and the competitive landscape to better position offerings.
• Prepare and support responses to formal procurement processes (RFPs, RFQs), leveraging experience with enterprise and multi‑national procurement frameworks.
• Track and leverage public and private funding programs to support customer adoption and strengthen business cases.
• Coordinate legal processes for NDAs and contracts to ensure timely and compliant deal closure.
• Analyze market dynamics and the competitive landscape to inform sales strategies and improve win rates.
• Support in‑field sales efforts and partner engagement through regional travel as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, sales, or related field.
• 12+ years of fleet/transit sales experience with consistent quota attainment.
• EV industry experience is a plus but not required.

Location: Canada Based

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

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We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.