Commercial Director, North America

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director  to help repower industrial heat at scale in North America. In this role, you will lead Rondo’s efforts in North America to originate, develop and close Rondo Heat Battery projects – from first customer engagement to contract signature, and commercial touchpoint through delivery & operations. 

Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 10% in 10 years!  

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): 

• Develop and grow a robust North America pipeline by originating new prospects and developing existing opportunities. 

• Identify priority customer segments, sector- and sub-region specific value propositions. 

• Build Rondo’s commercial ecosystem, including channel partners, industrial energy developers, power providers, regulatory touchpoints, financing partners. 

• Source customers through industry links, conferences, networks, channel partners and direct outreach as well as engaging with inbound customer outreach. Represent Rondo at key industry events and government or regulatory forums. 

• Qualify potential customers for product and value fit – understand strength of Rondo’s differentiated value proposition to the individual customer based on key project and market information (e.g., heat load, electricity markets and regulation, carbon value where applicable). 

• Prepare project analysis and customer material – financial models, proposals, contracts. Work with applications engineering team on technical analysis and project finance team on financing solutions. 

• Manage customer relationships, understanding customer decision making processes and navigating the path to close the project. 

• Maintain projects in CRM, advancing through project development stages, qualifying maturity and progress on key aspects (e.g., technical integration, electricity physical interconnection, electricity pricing). 

• Lead negotiations on key commercial documents through project life-cycle, e.g., Joint Development Agreement, Term-Sheet, Contract – with support from legal and project financing teams. 

What You Will Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering  

• MBA or Masters degree in the Energy sector is a plus 

• Experience in commercial role, ideally working with industrial sector.  Preferences for experience with any of the following: 

• Commercializing new energy technologies, where the customer engagement includes helping them understand and quantify the value proposition, e.g., hydrogen, behind-the-meter BESS. 

• Large capital equipment or more generally large-scale project development 
• Energy as a service commercial models
   
• Preferences for any experience that has involved evaluating and articulating new value propositions, e.g., energy advisory. 

• Preferences for proven track record in lead creation, customer relationship nurturing, navigating a multi-individual decision-process in large organization, building a pipeline of repeat contracts – both independently and as part of a team. 

• Preferences for experience in structuring and negotiating commercial contracts in finding a deal’s solution space that solves for the needs of the customer and the company. 

• Familiarity with energy and commodity markets: electricity, gas, carbon (including carbon value in specific sectors such as e-fuels), etc. 

• Fluency in English is essential 

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including project finance modelling and cash flow analysis, as well as strong skills in MS PowerPoint for developing high-quality professional presentations. 

• Excellent ability to prepare, write and present techno-economic analyses 

What We Offer: 

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits 

• Dental & Vision Benefits 

• Life Insurance and ADD 

• Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December 

• Flexible time off policy 

• Catered lunches on-site 

• 401(k) plan with company match 

• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views! 

This role can be located in US or Canada - with a strong preference for Bay Area or Toronto, with travel within North America up to 25%, and to Europe for Commercial team offsites quarterly or semi-yearly. If you are located in the Bay Area, the estimated annual salary range for this role is $200,000 to $230,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience. 

Please submit a CV in English. 

About Rondo Energy 

We are transforming industrial decarbonization with our innovative Rondo Heat Battery technology. Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our heat batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.   

Our technology is designed to replace fossil-fired boilers. By enabling industries to adopt renewable energy without costly factory changes, we are accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. With over $160 million in funding and partnerships across critical industrial sectors, Rondo is scaling rapidly to meet global demand. 

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.

Rondo is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please let our recruiting team know.

We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Rondo Energy does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.