Strategic Account Director, California Energy Markets

TEA, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy Authority (TEA) is seeking an Account Director for California Markets to strengthen client relationships and shape energy strategies. You’ll partner with Trading, Analytics, and TEA teams to optimize portfolios and navigate CAISO/EDAM developments, delivering solutions that support long-term client success.

Responsibilities include cross-functional leadership, business development, and travel to client sites and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years in industry, customer service, or training.
• Wholesale energy market experience.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across functions.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships and coordinate TEA service teams.
• Align portfolio management and analytics to client goals.
• Develop strategies with Trading and Analytics to optimize portfolios.
• Communicate portfolio performance and market developments to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and manage contracts.
• Travel regularly to client sites and industry events.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering/Economics

MBA (Preferred)

Job description

The Energy Authority (TEA) is seeking an Account Director for California Markets to strengthen client relationships and shape energy strategies. You’ll partner with Trading, Analytics, and TEA teams to optimize portfolios and navigate CAISO/EDAM developments, delivering solutions that support long-term client success.

Responsibilities include cross-functional leadership, business development, and travel to client sites and industry events.