Head of Sales

Retired 3-star or 4-star military officer, SES-3 or above civilian executive, or equivalent senior government official

with 20-30 years of DoD/IC career experience.

Deep, active network across DoD and Intelligence Community:

Established relationships with flag officers, SES executives, PEOs, and senior defense officials across multiple agencies and commands.

5-10 years post-retirement experience in defense technology sales leadership,

with proven track record closing $100M+ in cumulative government contracts at enterprise software or defense technology companies.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $260,000/year

Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents

401k matching program

PTO and Holidays

Bonus and other incentive programs

We are seeking a senior executive with exceptional government relationships and credibility to serve as our Head of Sales. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead our global sales organization while serving as the face of Rhombus at the highest levels of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and international defense markets. This role requires a unique combination of strategic sales leadership and executive relationship management, with significant emphasis on opening doors, representing the company at key industry events, and leveraging senior-level networks to accelerate pipeline development. You will oversee two VPs of Sales while spending substantial time working the Hill, engaging with policy stakeholders, attending conferences, and building relationships with flag officers, SES executives, and international defense leaders. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and requires extensive travel.

Serve as the Face of Rhombus:

Represent Rhombus at industry conferences, networking events, Hill engagements, and policy forums, building brand awareness and credibility with senior government and military leadership.

Leverage Senior-Level Relationships:

Open doors and facilitate introductions with 3-star and 4-star flag officers, SES-3 and above civilian executives, Program Executive Officers (PEOs), and equivalent international defense officials across DoD, IC, and allied nations.

Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto.  We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner.

Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley.

Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.