Sr. Strategic Partnerships Manager at WeaveGrid

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Electric Vehicles, Utilities, Automotive, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • 6–9 years in partnerships, corporate development, strategy, or business development (B2B SaaS, energy/EV, or climate tech preferred)
  • Proven success taking partner motions from zero → signed → activated revenue
  • Proven experience building/using financial, market, or energy models to support strategy and decision-making
  • Demonstrable experience across EV, renewables, battery storage, and ecosystems; experience operating in North America
  • Fluency (or appetite to ramp) in VPPs, DERMS, Demand Response, and DERs; familiarity with EVSE infrastructure, V2G partnership models, and residential battery tech is a plus
  • Negotiation fluency and cross-functional orchestration with Finance, Legal, Product/Engineering, Marketing, and RevOps; strong CRM discipline
  • Excellent structured communication (concise memos, decision decks) and hypothesis-driven problem solving

Responsibilities

  • Own a prioritized portfolio of partners; source, qualify, and advance opportunities from first meeting to signature
  • Build relationships with decision-makers at Automotive OEMs, EVSE manufacturers and network operators, battery suppliers, and other strategic partners; represent WeaveGrid at industry events and contribute thought leadership in EV and VPP topics
  • Design win–win constructs and run structured negotiations with Legal and Finance support
  • Build clear partner value cases (market sizing, unit economics, regulatory, integration effort) and pressure-test with Product, Finance, and Policy
  • Stand up repeatable motions with Sales Ops/Marketing: engagement, partner enablement, lead routing, and KPI instrumentation
  • Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and CRM hygiene
  • For a small set of strategic partners, run QBRs, align roadmaps, and unblock integration/comarketing tasks
  • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Skills

Strategic Partnerships
Business Development
Deal Negotiation
CRM Management
Sales Operations
Market Sizing
Unit Economics
Pipeline Forecasting
QBR Management
EV Charging
Virtual Power Plants

WeaveGrid

Facilitates EV-grid integration and optimization

About WeaveGrid

WeaveGrid works to support the transition to electric transportation by connecting electric vehicles (EVs) with the power grid. Their software uses machine learning and predictive analytics to solve challenges related to integrating EVs into the grid. This platform not only helps utilities manage energy more effectively but also allows EV owners to save on their electricity bills by optimizing energy use. WeaveGrid stands out from competitors by focusing on collaboration with various stakeholders, including utilities, automakers, and EV charging station providers, to create a comprehensive solution for electrification. The main goal of WeaveGrid is to promote the use of renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions in transportation and energy networks.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$62.3MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Stock Options
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from ChargePoint and Emporia Energy threatens market share.
Dependence on Toyota's market performance poses strategic risks.
Rapid innovation in climate-tech could challenge WeaveGrid's offerings.

Differentiation

WeaveGrid uses machine learning for efficient EV-grid integration.
The company collaborates with utilities and automakers for seamless EV-grid connectivity.
WeaveGrid's platform supports over 40% of EVs in the US.

Upsides

WeaveGrid secured $28M from Toyota's Woven Capital to enhance its platform.
Partnerships with ChargePoint and Emporia Energy expand managed charging programs.
WeaveGrid's software aids in renewable energy integration and cost savings for users.

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