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Parqex lists this EV Sales & Business Development Associate opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
EV Sales & Business Development AssociateParqEx is looking for an EV Sales & Business Development Associate to support the continued growth of our EV parking and charging management business.This is a remote, early-career position with significant customer exposure and room for growth. You will help generate new business, present ParqEx's EV solution, develop relationships with prospective customers, and identify opportunities to expand EV services across existing ParqEx accounts.Unlike a traditional entry-level sales role, this position provides exposure to more than one part of the customer journey. You will learn how opportunities are identified, how solutions are presented and sold, how customer relationships grow, and how a new business line develops within an established company.We are looking for someone who is confident, articulate, curious, and motivated to learn. Previous EV experience is not required.SalesConnect with prospective customers and qualify EV opportunities.Participate in and increasingly lead virtual discovery calls.Present ParqEx's EV parking and charging management solution.Learn to clearly explain the platform's value to property managers, owners, and other stakeholders.Follow up with prospects and maintain momentum throughout the sales process.Help prepare customer-facing presentations and proposals.Respond to customer questions and help address objections.Business DevelopmentResearch and identify potential new EV customers.Identify opportunities within ParqEx's existing customer base.Help expand EV services across additional properties and portfolios.Research EV charging networks, competitors, hardware providers, and market trends.Help develop relationships with potential industry and technology partners.Support initiatives designed to grow ParqEx's presence in the EV market.Account GrowthBuild relationships with existing customers.Help identify additional customer needs and expansion opportunities.Stay involved as customers progress from sales conversations toward implementation.Coordinate customer information and needs with appropriate internal teams.Help ensure continuity between the sales process and ongoing customer relationship.Industry & Product LearningDevelop detailed knowledge of ParqEx's EV solution.Learn the fundamentals of EV charging, parking management, enforcement, pricing, and property operations.Understand the competitive landscape.Learn how different teams within ParqEx support the EV customer lifecycle.Gradually take on broader responsibilities as your knowledge and experience grow.Ideal CandidateYou may be a strong fit if you:Are a recent high school / university graduate or early-career professional.Communicate confidently and professionally.Enjoy speaking with people and building relationships.Are interested in sales, business development, entrepreneurship, or business strategy.Are comfortable presenting and answering questions.Learn quickly and ask thoughtful questions.Take initiative and are willing to own your work.Are organized and dependable.Can work effectively in a remote environment.Want a role where responsibilities can expand.QualificationsStrong verbal and written communication.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong presentation ability or willingness to develop it quickly.Ability to learn technical and business concepts.Self-motivated and capable of working remotely.Strong organization and follow-through.Previous customer-facing, sales, leadership, marketing, hospitality, or similar experience is not required but is a plus.No specific college major required.No prior EV industry experience required.Work EnvironmentThis is a remote position involving customer meetings, virtual presentations, sales follow-up, research, internal collaboration, and communication with external partners.Career GrowthThis position offers the opportunity to build experience across sales, business development, customer relationships, account expansion, partnerships, and the broader EV business.Strong performance can lead to increasing ownership and responsibility as ParqEx's EV product line grows.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60601, US
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