Sales Manager

Bluewater Battery Logistics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Team-oriented workplace

Be part of something big

Job summary

Bluewater Battery Logistics in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a team of Account Managers, drive high-value deals, and shape the sales strategy for its renewable energy and circular economy portfolio.

You will own priority accounts, hire and coach the team, and collaborate with operations and compliance to ensure execution and customer satisfaction while scaling revenue for a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

• 6–9+ years of experience in sales or account management with proven management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to close complex deals and grow revenue.
• Experience leading and coaching high-performing sales teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage priority accounts to drive revenue.
• Lead, hire, and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Drive strategy, prospecting, negotiation, and account management best practices.
• Enhance CRM discipline and pipeline accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations and Compliance to ensure smooth execution.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Negotiation

CRM analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Zoho

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Who We Are

Bluewater provides comprehensive and innovative solutions for managing the lifecycle of large format batteries and solar panels. As a startup committed to further developing a circular economy, we innovate in the reuse, recycling, and resale of EV, e-mobility, material handling equipment, and energy storage technologies to promote sustainability and resource efficiency.

We’re on an exciting mission to reduce inefficiencies and enable a secondary marketplace for renewable energy equipment, and we’re doing it in an emerging segment of renewable energy where strong operators can set the standard for growth and innovation.

The Opportunity

Bluewater is seeking a Sales Manager to lead, develop, and manage a team of Account Managers while also owning and managing a key set of accounts. This role blends hands-on sales with team leadership and people management. You’ll be accountable for team performance, employee development, and consistent execution across the sales cycle, while helping to scale the broader division. This is more than a managerial role; you’ll support deal strategy, step into complex negotiations, and guide high-value opportunities through to close. Partnering closely with senior leadership, you’ll contribute to sales strategy, operating cadence, and the systems and processes that support organisational growth.

Requirements

What You’ll Own:

• Own and manage a set of priority customer accounts, directly leading to revenue generation
• Build long-term relationships with customers while stepping into complex, high-value, or strategic deals
• Lead, hire, and develop a high-performing sales team, including training, coaching, and ongoing performance management
• Drive strategy and lead teams in prospecting, deal structuring, negotiation, and account management best practices
• Enhance CRM discipline and pipeline accuracy, while collaborating with teams internally to improve operational efficiency
• Define, track, and report on team goals and KPIs, ensuring strong pipeline health, forecast accuracy, and performance visibility
• Partner with leadership to refine go-to-market strategy, sales processes, and account ownership
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Compliance, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• 6–9+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management, including at least 2 years of prior management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated individual success closing complex deals and driving revenue growth
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and manage high-performing sales teams
• Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable analyzing performance data and using insights to improve outcomes
• Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience in renewable energy, sustainability, or circular economy solutions is a plus
• Enthusiasm toward travel for client meetings, team development, and industry events

Benefits

Why Bluewater?

• Opportunity for rapid career growth and clear ownership
• Comprehensive health benefits: Bluewater provides a Gold PPO medical plan, with 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums covered.
• Team-oriented workplace: Bluewater has a team-first ethos. We work together towards a common goal and take pride in our collective and individual successes. You will be surrounded by passionate team members who are motivated to succeed.
• Be part of something big: When you join the Bluewater team, you’ll be the first mover in an exciting time in the company’s life cycle. Your input will help form and shape the company. Your work will have an impact for years to come.
• Location and Compensation

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Type: In-person, full-time

Compensation: $100,000–$225,000 on target earnings

For any inquiries, please contact Josh Nemani at 805-409-9687.