Be the commercial architect of a cleantech company redefining energy efficiency in industrial markets.
About the Company
Our client is a Canadian cleantech company leading the deployment of hybrid Energy Management Systems (hEMS) that dramatically reduce fuel consumption and emissions in energy-intensive industries. Its proprietary lithium-ion systems and intelligent automation optimize energy flow on remote sites—saving money and the environment.
Backed by strong financial partners and a growing roster of oil & gas and mining clients, the company operates across North America with a focus on ESG-driven innovation and sustainable industrial performance.
The Mandate
As the company’s first commercial executive, the Vice President, Sales will design and lead the entire go-to-market strategy. Reporting to the CEO, this is a builder role for a sales leader energized by complex buying environments and entrepreneurial challenges.
You will own everything from prospecting and pipeline building to deal execution, pricing, and onboarding. Working alongside field services and engineering, you’ll shape a customer-first experience grounded in ROI, decarbonization, and performance. As momentum builds, you’ll scale the team and build the infrastructure to support multi-sector growth.
What Success Looks Like
In your first year:
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Define and execute a sales strategy targeting high-value verticals—initially oil & gas and mining.
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Build and manage a high-impact pipeline, delivering new accounts and expanding existing relationships.
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Introduce sales discipline—forecasting, CRM, KPIs—and establish scalable processes.
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Serve as the senior commercial contact across priority clients, ensuring a seamless buyer-to-customer experience.
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Lay the groundwork for future team expansion and GTM scale.
Ideal Profile
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10+ years in progressive sales roles, with success in long-cycle, multi-stakeholder industrial environments.
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Track record selling complex technical solutions into operationally conservative industries.
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Strategic thinker with the drive and resilience to build a function from the ground up.
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Able to communicate technical value to both C-level buyers and front-line operations.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with strong process discipline and client-centric instincts.
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Experience in energy, mining, power systems, or cleantech preferred—but not required.
Why This Move Makes Sense
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Founding Impact: Build the sales function from scratch in a company with product-market fit and institutional backing.
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Market Expansion: Lead commercial efforts across high-growth sectors like energy, mining, and EV infrastructure.
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Leadership Access: Work directly with the CEO and senior team to influence company strategy.
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Purpose-Driven Innovation: Join a mission-led organization committed to carbon reduction and industrial performance.
Interested? – Next Steps
If you’re a strategic sales leader ready to shape the commercial future of a high-growth cleantech firm, we want to hear from you.
*Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.*
