Sales & Business Development Lead (USA)

The Opportunity: We’re looking for a commercially driven leader to spearhead SimLionics’ growth in the US, with a primary focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and data center battery infrastructure. This is an opportunity to build a business, leverage an established industry network, develop strategic partnerships, and drive customer engagements from initial outreach to paid pilots and long-term commercial deployments.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute SimLionics’ US sales and business development strategy. Build a qualified pipeline through targeted outreach, industry relationships, and strategic partnerships. Lead the complete sales cycle, from discovery and proposals to negotiation and closure. Convert paid pilots into recurring software licenses and scaled deployments. Build partnerships with BESS manufacturers, BMS providers, data center infrastructure companies, and energy storage operators. Develop compelling business cases around battery reliability, safety, lifecycle performance, and cost optimisation. Work closely with the founder and technical team to align customer needs with product capabilities. Who We’re Looking ForProven experience in technical B2B sales or business development within batteries, BESS, BMS, UPS, power infrastructure, or industrial software. An established US industry network capable of generating early customer introductions and opportunities. A strong track record of personally sourcing and closing complex commercial deals. The ability to translate technical solutions into clear business value. Experience with software licensing, subscriptions, pilot-to-deployment sales, or OEM partnerships is a plus. US-based, willing to travel, and authorised to work in the US as a citizen or Green Card holder. Temporary work visas are not eligible.

Engagement & Compensation: We offer a commission-led engagement structure with equity tied to commercial milestones. The role can begin on a fractional or full-time basis, with the opportunity to grow into a broader US sales leadership position as the business scales.