Client Relationship Manager (Host Engagement)

Relationship-driven, highly organized Manager, Host Engagement to grow and manage host partnerships for Sparkfund deployments. Own a portfolio of commercial host relationships from outreach through active program participation; lead multi-channel outreach (email, phone, in-person); build trust with property owners, tenants, facility managers, and site stakeholders; serve as the primary day-to-day contact throughout the engagement lifecycle. Develop and execute outreach strategies across target geographies; maintain CRM data and pipeline reporting; track conversion timelines and engagement trends; identify bottlenecks and adjust outreach strategies based on data. Coordinate cross-functionally with Legal, Engineering, Deployment, Marketing, and Program Management; coordinate onboarding workflows and contracting milestones; surface risks early and keep teams aligned to deployment timelines; translate field feedback into actionable recommendations. Requirements include 5+ years in customer-facing roles (account management, partnerships, business development, customer success, or stakeholder engagement); experience managing long-cycle, multi-stakeholder relationships; strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to independently manage pipelines and priorities; experience with CRM systems like Salesforce or HubSpot; willingness to travel up to 33%; bonus points for energy, infrastructure, real estate experience, or familiarity with DER/battery storage. Hybrid work environment offered. Compensation range: $128,000 - $148,000, with benefits and supportive culture.