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Commercial Operations Manager, Energy Retail Operations

Victoria, Australia (On-site)

Commercial Operations Manager, Energy Retail Operations

41 Minutes ago • 5 Years + • Operations • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Tesla Energy Business Operations seeks a Commercial Operations Manager to lead VPP and energy program operations in Australia. Responsibilities include overseeing commercial operations of Tesla's VPPs, managing relationships with third-party providers, overseeing B2B and B2C retailer operations (customer account management, data management, service order execution), collaborating with stakeholders, building new processes for operational efficiency, improving SOPs, and reporting on performance. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration skills, and deep understanding of the Australian energy market.

Must have:

5+ years experience in Australian energy market
Experience with energy retailers
Results-oriented in fast-paced environments
Cross-functional relationship building
Attention to detail and urgency
Alignment of business goals with market trends

Perks:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Parental leave
Employee Vehicle Loan Program
Novated Leasing (AU only)
Well-being Fund
Bike to work
Birthday Leave & Volunteer Leave

What to Expect

The Tesla Energy Business Operations team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Operations Manager to lead the operations of our virtual power plant (VPP) and related energy programs across Australia.

You will oversee the commercial operations relating to Tesla’s VPPs, working closely with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Legal.

As a key leader, you’ll develop and execute strategies to improve business processes and drive operational success. Managing a motivated and growing team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Tesla’s retail and energy services in Australia.

What You’ll Do

Lead the commercial operations of Tesla’s VPPs, driving their growth and success.
Manage relationships with third party service providers across the retail electricity sector to optimize customer acquisition, retention, and VPP growth strategies.
Oversee business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) retailer operations, focusing on customer account management, data management, and service order execution.
Collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and partnerships.
Partner with internal teams to build new processes that enhance operational efficiency across Tesla’s energy business.
Continuously assess and improve standard operating procedures using a first-principles approach.
Report on operational performance and market conditions to ensure alignment with both local and global business goals.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in the Australian energy market.
Proven experience working with or within energy retailers (highly desirable).
Strong track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships.
Attention to detail, with a strong sense of urgency to achieve business objectives.
Ability to align business goals with broader market and operational trends.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay
Employee Vehicle Loan Program
Novated Leasing (AU only)
Well-being Fund – An annual allowance for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
Birthday Leave & Volunteer Leave

Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.

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