Director of Commercial (m/w/d)
Rondo Energy
Company Overview
Rondo Energy
Alameda, California, United States
2020
Employee count is not publicly specified, and as a private company, no revenue figures are disclosed; total funding raised is $82 million (source: cbinsights.com).
What They Do
Rondo Energy focuses on electrified thermal energy storage, specifically through its innovative Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) technology. This technology converts intermittent renewable electricity from sources such as wind and solar into high-temperature heat, which is stored in refractory bricks heated to temperatures between 1100-1500°C. The stored energy can then be dispatched as superheated air, process heat, steam, or power with an impressive efficiency of over 98% for extended periods, making it a viable solution for industries that require continuous high-temperature heat (source: rondo.com). Rondo's products are particularly targeted at sectors like steel, cement, chemicals, food processing, biofuels, textiles, and mining, where high-temperature heat is essential for operations. The company offers scalable systems ranging from pilot-scale deployments to larger commercial applications, catering to a diverse range of industrial needs (source: cbinsights.com). By providing a cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries, Rondo differentiates itself in the market, focusing on thermal storage solutions that do not rely on rare materials, thus enhancing sustainability and accessibility for heavy industries globally (source: weforum.org).
Projects & Track Record
Rondo Energy has made significant strides in the deployment of its Heat Battery technology, with its first pilot-scale 2 MWh Heat Battery operational since 2023 at a California ethanol production facility. This deployment marks a pivotal moment for the company as it represents its initial major project in the field (source: canarymedia.com). The company has announced a total of 11 commercial developments, including 8 RHB deployments that collectively exceed 200 MWh. Notably, Rondo is working on a Heat-as-a-Service solution for HEINEKEN, which is powered by on-site solar and grid renewables, with support from major partners like EDP and the European Investment Bank (source: rondo.com). Rondo's partnerships span various industries, including food and beverage, cement production, mining, and textiles, with a total of 3 GWh in committed capacity across four major partnerships (source: rondo.com). The company's geographic presence is primarily in the United States, with its headquarters in Alameda and ongoing projects in California, while also expanding into Europe through its collaboration with HEINEKEN (source: cbinsights.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Rondo Energy has successfully secured a Series B - II funding round, building on a previous $22 million Series A funding closed in February 2022. This funding was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Energy Impact Partners, aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities and facilitating customer deliveries (source: rondo.com). The company has made headlines with its HEINEKEN Heat-as-a-Service contract, which was announced as a significant milestone in 2025, alongside the deployment of over 200 MWh across 11 commercial projects (source: rondo.com). Additionally, Rondo was granted a U.S. patent on February 25, 2025, for a thermal energy storage system that integrates with steam cracking systems, showcasing its commitment to innovation in energy storage and conversion technologies (source: cbinsights.com). While no acquisitions or mergers have been reported, Rondo continues to achieve operational milestones and gain recognition from investors for its efforts in addressing industrial heat challenges (source: canarymedia.com).
Working There
Rondo Energy's LinkedIn page indicates that the company is actively hiring for various roles primarily in engineering, manufacturing, project development, and operations. The departments include research and development focused on Heat Battery technology, sales teams targeting industrial clients, deployment teams for project execution, and support functions such as finance, reflecting the company's growth phase (source: linkedin.com). Most hiring efforts are concentrated at the Alameda headquarters, although there may be remote or project-based opportunities associated with U.S. pilots and European expansions like the HEINEKEN project (source: cbinsights.com). The company culture is characterized by a mission-driven approach to decarbonization, emphasizing collaboration with top investors and a commitment to scaling operations for profitability, as highlighted by CEO John O’Donnell in recent funding announcements (source: rondo.com). While specific employee benefits are not detailed in public sources, the venture-backed nature of Rondo suggests competitive compensation packages typical for Series B clean-tech firms in California, including potential equity options (source: linkedin.com).
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We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Director of Commercial, Australia to lead the large-scale transformation of industrial heat. In this role, you'll be central to scaling Rondo Heat Batteries across Australia and potentially additional markets, partnering directly with customers to shape projects from initial discussion through to definitive agreements.
What You Will Do
- Develop existing pipeline and originate new prospects across Australia. Own key accounts, driving repeat business and maintaining relationships throughout project lifecycle
- Support the identification of target customer segment markets, market segment value propositions and product roadmap strategy
- Qualify potential customers for product fit; understand the heating load, energy markets, renewables and evaluate ability to transact
- Manage customer relationships, understand customer decision making processes and navigate the path to closed sales
- Identify how Heat Batteries create value for stakeholders to develop the project scope and business relationships necessary to deliver turnkey project solutions for industrial facilities. This will require working closely with renewable developers, electric utilities, wholesale electricity market suppliers, EPC's, and internally with our application engineering, legal, and project finance teams to structure projects and iterate on proposed solutions
- Prepare customer presentation materials, perform some technical and financial analysis independently and work with the application engineering and project finance teams
- Identify key commercial terms to compose MOU's, LOI's, and term sheets to support the path to definitive agreements
- Present projects at internal approval meetings
- Conduct virtual and in-person meetings with potential customers and project partners - present at conferences, webinars, trade associations, etc.
- Maintain your contacts and projects in CRM by advancing through deal stages and forecasting project size, close data, etc.
- Support the development and implementation of Rondo's processes for project deal development, e.g. project information standards, document tracking, and risk review
What You Will Bring
- Experience with industrial sector and/or energy business development, including navigating complex organizational dynamics and a track record of closing large capital equipment sales
- Proven track record in lead creation, customer relationship nurturing through execution, and repeat sales - both independently and as part of a team
- Fluency in structuring and negotiating commercial contracts, finding a deal's solution space that solves for the needs of the customer and the company
- Experience with renewable project development, including structuring project financing
- Experience with Commercial and Industrial micro-grid and combined heat and power projects
- Familiarity with industrial sector energy procurement and energy as-a-service business models
- Experience with Industrial energy efficiency project origination
This role will be entirely remote, but must be based in Melbourne or Sydney. The role will require regular travel to customer sites, domestic and global. The estimated current travel time is 10-20% but may grow as the business continues to evolve.
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October 3, 2025
Full Time
Company
December 26, 2025
Remote
- Sydney, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
Senior level
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