Vice President of Sales – Mobile Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
About our client: At Coulomb Solutions Inc., we are on a mission to help transform the world by enabling the fast adoption of commercial electric vehicles powered by green, sustainable energy. As a leading supplier of lithium-iron-phosphate battery systems and EV components, CSI is at the forefront of advancing technologies that are shaping the future of transportation. Headquartered in Livermore, CA, we are expanding our manufacturing footprint, and we want YOU to be part of our growing, dynamic team! Why CSI? Join an exciting, innovative company dedicated to environmental sustainability. Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values your input and ideas. Contribute to the transition to a pollution-free planet while advancing your career. Position Summary We are seeking a highly driven Vice President of Sales to lead commercial growth for our rapidly expanding mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) business. This executive will be responsible for developing and executing the go-to-market strategy for mobile and transportable energy storage solutions serving data centers, industrial facilities, utilities, construction, rental power providers, and mission-critical infrastructure customers. The ideal candidate has a proven track record selling power generation, critical power, distributed energy, microgrids, temporary power, or energy infrastructure solutions. This individual will leverage existing industry relationships to accelerate adoption of mobile energy storage as a cleaner, more flexible alternative to diesel-powered solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales Leadership Develop and execute national sales strategy for mobile BESS products and services. Build and manage a pipeline of strategic opportunities across target verticals. Establish relationships with executive decision-makers at data centers, industrial facilities, utilities, EPCs, rental companies, and energy developers. Drive revenue growth through direct sales, channel partnerships, and strategic alliances. Lead negotiations of complex commercial agreements and multi-million-dollar projects. Develop account penetration strategies for key customers and strategic prospects. Market Development Position mobile BESS solutions as alternatives or complements to diesel generators, temporary power systems, and conventional backup power infrastructure. Identify new market opportunities in data center expansion, grid-constrained facilities, EV charging infrastructure, resilience applications, and emergency power markets. Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to influence product roadmap and commercialization strategy. Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events. Team Leadership Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales organization. Establish sales processes, forecasting discipline, CRM management, and performance metrics. Collaborate with marketing, product, engineering, operations, and finance teams to support growth objectives. Develop channel partner and distributor programs where appropriate. Strategic Partnerships Build relationships with: Rental power providers Generator OEMs EPC contractors Utility partners Data center developers Industrial energy users Government and defense customers Required Qualifications 10+ years of B2B sales experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, critical power, microgrids, energy storage, industrial equipment, or related sectors. 5+ years leading enterprise or strategic account sales teams. Demonstrated success closing complex transactions valued between $500,000 and $20 million. Existing relationships within one or more of the following:Data center operators Utilities Industrial manufacturers Rental power providers EPC firms Energy developers Strong understanding of power systems, backup power, distributed energy resources, or energy storage applications. Experience managing long sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with temporary power, generator rental, microgrids, battery energy storage, or distributed energy solutions. Background working with large power equipment providers, rental companies, or critical infrastructure customers. Experience selling into hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities. Knowledge of energy market economics, resilience solutions, and diesel displacement strategies. Location Remote within the United States with significant travel (30–50%) to customer sites, industry events, and strategic partner meetings. Compensation & Benefits: Base Compensation: $180,000 – $250,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Total compensation: $250,000 – $450,000+ including bonus and equity. Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company matching Paid time off and holidays