Head of Business Development, United States (EV Charging)

Location: Hybrid in Palo Alto, California, United States, with an initial focus on the Bay Area and West Coast.

Company

hirify.global is a UK-based electric vehicle charging company developing intelligent home and commercial charging solutions integrated with smart energy systems.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the U.S. market entry strategy and build a pipeline across installers, wholesalers, distributors, and energy companies.
• Identify and engage utilities, hardware resellers, installation partners, and other energy ecosystem stakeholders.
• Manage the full sales cycle, carry an individual quota, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Represent the brand at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums.
• Collaborate with UK headquarters on logistics, marketing, product localization, customer service, and market feedback.
• Support early customer service, order fulfillment, installation coordination, and the creation of a scalable U.S. commercial playbook.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within EV charging, energy, utilities, or electrical distribution.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. installer and wholesale ecosystem for energy and electrical products.
• Experience working with trade distribution channels, including installers, wholesalers, or OEMs.
• Strong relationship-building, commercial, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Ability to operate independently in an ambiguous, entrepreneurial environment and build a new market from the ground up.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with international support functions in the UK.

Nice to have

• Passion for sustainability, clean energy, and EV technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to launch and lead the U.S. expansion of an established UK EV brand.
• Competitive base salary with strong commission potential.
• Autonomy and influence over North American commercial strategy.
• Support from UK headquarters across marketing, product, and operations.
• Fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on initiative and results.