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Fleetzero · 1 month ago

Growth Manager - Maritime Electrification

Fleetzero is building next-generation electric and hybrid-electric propulsion platforms for commercial vessels, and they are seeking a Growth Manager to lead their sales efforts. This role involves managing the full sales cycle for electrification systems, engaging with ship owners, and collaborating with engineering teams to meet customer needs.

BatteryFreight ServiceMarine Transportation

Responsibilities

Own the full sales cycle for electric and hybrid propulsion solutions, from first contact through contract execution
Prospect and engage ship owners, operators, and fleet decision-makers across commercial maritime segments
Lead technical discovery to understand vessel profiles, duty cycles, power requirements, and operational constraints
Present and position Fleetzero’s system architecture, performance characteristics, and cost structure versus incumbent and alternative solutions
Coordinate with engineering and product teams on solution design, feasibility, and pricing inputs
Manage proposals, commercial terms, and negotiations with sophisticated buyers
Build and maintain an accurate pipeline, forecasts, and deal documentation
Develop strong relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders

Qualification

B2B sales experienceSelling technical systemsNegotiation skillsUnderstanding technical conceptsMaritime industry experienceSelf-directedCommercial judgmentRelationship building

Required

3+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally selling complex technical or industrial systems
Proven ability to operate as a true individual contributor in long, consultative sales cycles
Comfort selling engineered solutions rather than off-the-shelf products
Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts
Strong negotiation skills and commercial judgment
Self-directed, disciplined, and effective in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Preferred

Experience in maritime, offshore, shipbuilding, energy systems, or heavy industrial sectors
Familiarity with vessel procurement processes and shipyard or retrofit workflows
Background selling capital equipment with multi-stakeholder buying groups

Company

Fleetzero

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Fleetzero is building battery electric cargo ships to affordably decarbonize ocean freight.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$58.5M
Key Investors
Obvious VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2026-01-16Series A· $43M
2022-06-17Seed· $15.5M

Leadership Team

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Michael Carter
Co-Founder
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Steven Henderson
Co-Founder
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