Head of Sales

We’re obsessed with building a world-class experience for everyone who joins the team. You’ll be proud of telling people where you work and the impact you’re having. You’ll be surrounded by the brightest and smartest minds, in a fast-paced environment as we build something truly special and necessary for the world.

As a company and leadership team, we’ll double down on our investment in you – making sure you have the conditions needed to succeed; that means funding, autonomy, a voice so you know your ideas are heard, and the ownership of something that really matters in helping to deliver on our mission.

Relyion Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing team to lead our Engineering and Development team. This role is critical to our long-term success in the Long Duration Energy Storage sector. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will oversee a dedicated team responsible for all aspects of Hardware, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering Design. We optimize 1st and 2nd life EV batteries in our product solution. ​

• Set production strategy based on Marketing and Sales input.
• Leads the development and scale-up of BESS Solutions.
• Manages a team of engineers to integrate Batteries, BMS, Cabling and HVAC solutions.
• Responsible for creating test and optimization strategies.
• Managing designs to ensure cost targets are achieved.
• Interacts with Sales and Customer to ensure customer requirements are key inputs into product definition and design.
• Evaluates multiple battery technologies for use in our end solution.
• Effective collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing.
• Hands on leader managing a team of approx. 20 design engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering from an accredited institution; advanced degrees (M.S., Ph.D.) preferred, with a focus on Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience leading Battery Engineering teams within major battery development or production companies.
• Extensive experience with lithium secondary batteries and associated chemistries.
• Proven track record in project development, management, and successful delivery.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, adapting quickly to evolving priorities and challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with boards, partners, and investors through compelling presentations at meetings and conferences.

The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and competence, and will not be influenced by factors such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.