Position: Executive Vice President

Entities: Powerhouse Innovation

Reports to: Founder & CEO

Location: Oakland or remote (strong preference for local candidates) with 30-50% travel 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@powerhouse-innovation.co with the subject line ‘Your First and Last Name - EVP 2026’ 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with preference for applications submitted before June 30th.

About Powerhouse Innovation

Powerhouse Innovation is a best-in-class consulting firm that partners with leading corporations and investors to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. Current clients are global leaders including Google, Cisco, Rio Tinto, Mitsui, and LG Nova. Our recent work has focused on load flexibility, geothermal, solid state transformers, and AI to accelerate grid interconnection.

Who are we looking for?

We are at a pivotal time in the energy industry. Powerhouse Innovation is hiring an Executive Vice President to lean in to load growth driven by AI data centers, re-industrialization, and electrification. This person will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and will empower the full Powerhouse Innovation team to deliver best-in-class support to our clients.

What you will be working on:

Sales & Business Development

• Function as Head of Sales to source, negotiate, and close new and renewal business with the support of a small sales team

• Secure $200K–$1M+ engagements, with 4–12 month sales cycles, multi-threaded across CVC, innovation, and M&A teams

• Define the top 50 key accounts across data center developers, related product and service providers, and energy technology companies and own the account-based marketing strategy in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communications

• Define and own the company's multi-year growth strategy, with clear revenue targets and KPIs

• Present quarterly sales and performance updates to the Advisory Board and CEO

People Management and Operations

• Structure organizational interfaces and align incentives across Sales, Marketing, and Client Services teams to optimize collaboration and ensure the team can deliver on annual revenue targets 

• Build a culture of open ideation and data-informed decision-making to foster alignment around the company’s annual goals and longer-term growth objectives

• Establish individual performance and development goals with clear metrics, and develop key personnel into autonomous and effective leaders

• Embody and strengthen Powerhouse Innovation’s values through model leadership and team empowerment

• Oversee financial planning and reporting

About you:

Demonstrated skills

• 15+ years of relevant sales and corporate leadership experience

• Proven track record selling six- and seven-figure advisory/consulting engagements to technology companies, data center developers, or comparable Fortune 100 tech buyers

• Existing senior relationships in corporate venture, corporate innovation, or infrastructure strategy at one or more target accounts

• Track record of hiring and developing junior sales team members into independent closers

• Fluency in the technology and infrastructure for data centers, manufacturing, industry, and energy technology

Diversity 

We are a woman-led team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and growth-oriented environment for all members of our team.

Compensation

The on target earnings range for the EVP position is $280-350K ($180-250K base), commensurate with experience, with 100% attainment of annual sales targets, plus equity. Variable compensation is tied to team revenue performance, with uncapped earning potential. Competitive benefits will be provided including comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) plan, flexible time off, and an annual professional development budget.