Portfolio Management Specialist

Volkswagen Group of America; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the EV charging sector is seeking a Portfolio Management Specialist to manage relationships with land owners and real estate partners. The role involves leveraging analytical tools for site development, managing contracts, and ensuring effective communication throughout the business development cycle. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in communication, leadership, and relationship management.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts with land owners and real estate developers.
• Develop presentation materials for real estate account executives.
• Track business development activities via CRM tool.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Resource management

Autonomy

Computer savvy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Portfolio Management Specialist - ELE000341 - Fully Remote

Primary Location

Primary Location

United States-EA Home Based

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Role Summary:

The Portfolio Management Specialist will be a key part of Electrify America’s Real Estate Planning and Acquisition team and will be responsible for managing all accounts with land owners, retail brands and real estate developers and brokers. They will leverage the group’s analytical tools, including various research metrics and geospatial resources to vet and develop leads with potential EV charging site hosts and manage relationships throughout the business development cycle. The Portfolio Management Specialist will be responsible for developing presentation materials and engaging with real estate account executives on the benefits of EV charging for various site applications and dwell times. They will assist in negotiating terms with accounts on site access and maintain strong relationships throughout the contracting, installation, commissioning and operational phases. The Portfolio Management Specialist will track all real estate business development activities via the company’s CRM tool and present progress frequently to senior management to ensure KPIs are being achieved. They also work closely with site hosts to help drive additional driver and customer engagement opportunities using innovative advertising, sales and ancillary service models.

Role Responsibilities:

Main responsibility – assign % of time spent

• Leverages site planning and research to identify leads and target strategic regional and national retail, hospitality, restaurant, REIT, commercial property and other site host partners for placement of EV charging infrastructure. (15%)
• Recommend new real estate partnerships through B2B outreach, attending networking events, close coordination with states and municipalities, working with real estate brokers and facilitating leads from other groups within Electrify America. (15%)
• Project Manage all strategic site host communication throughout the entire business development cycle, ensuring a consistent message to various team members, including Charging Operations field team. Facilitates communication and interaction between field team and real estate accounts as needed. (10%)
• Leads presentations and pitches to prospective site host by developing professional collaterals and presentation materials. Acts as a source of knowledge on the EV industry and related charging products and services. (10%)
• Identifies additional driver engagement opportunities for Electrify America through working collaboratively with site hosts on innovative advertising, co-marketing, sales promotions and potential ancillary service models. (10%)
• Manages CRM tool to track and monitor all real estate leads and opportunities through business development cycle. Tracks key KPIs and presents progress frequently to senior management. (10%)
• Maintains strong relationships with large workplace campuses, commercial and multi-unit dwelling real estate developers to identify opportunities for ‘make-readies’ on new construction projects to lower the complexity and cost of EV charging equipment installation. (10%)
• Supports Manager for Real Estate Acquisition in negotiating land access deal terms including lease agreements, licensing arrangements and/or purchase contracts ensuring adherence to industry benchmarks. (5%)
• Remains in frequent contact with site host clients maintaining strong relationships throughout and after installation, commissioning and operation of charging infrastructure. (5%)
• Responds to site host complaints and resolves customer/driver issues to ensure the preservation of the account relationship and Electrify America’s reputation. (5%)
• Facilitates in-bound inquiries from interested site hosts and works with Site Planning and Acquisition to vet viability of locations and eligibility for investment. (5%)

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience

Education (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree
• CRM software tools (e.g. Salesforce)

Skills:

• Communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written
• Strong relationship management capabilities
• Leadership and management skills
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Resource management
• Autonomy and initiative
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software

Specialized Skills (Required):

• Proven experience in account management
• Demonstrated record of precision & integrity in past work assignments
• Knowledge and understanding of real estate sales cycle and business development approaches
• Experience in CRM tools
• Experience managing and negotiating contracts
• High attention to detail
• Leadership and organizational skills
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge and/or relationships of major retailers including REITs, big box retailers, restaurant and gas station brands.

Work Flexibility:

• Up to 50% travel required

Electrify America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.