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Head of West, Site Acquisition & Partnerships – RAN

RivianEl Segundo, CA

Growth MarketingC-LevelOn-siteFull time$200K - $280K
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VP-LevelOn-Site$200K-$280KB2B PartnershipsInfrastructureEV/ClimateWest Coast

The Challenge

Rivian is building the fastest-growing EV charging network in America. You'll own the entire western region's growth strategy, from market prioritization to partnership execution—directly shaping how millions of future EV owners experience the brand.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current west-region pipeline and market prioritization, establish baseline metrics across all markets

2

Onboard and align Regional Manager team on unified strategy, deal criteria, and performance standards

3

Identify and initiate outreach to top 15 strategic partners (REITs, retailers, municipalities) for Q1-Q2 site acquisition

4

Map infrastructure gaps and define win conditions for priority markets (California, Colorado, Utah, Pacific Northwest)

By 6 Months
1

Achieve 25-35 new signed partnerships and site commitments across the western region

2

Build and standardize pipeline management system; hit 110%+ of quarterly deployment targets

3

Develop 3-5 multi-market partnership models that unlock repeat scaling across regions

4

Establish yourself as the executive point of contact for top 10 strategic partners; deepen relationship depth

KPIs You'll Own

Sites Under Agreement (West Region)

Total number of signed partnerships and confirmed deployment sites in your territory.

Pipeline Value & Composition

Dollar value and stage distribution (early, advanced, negotiation) across all markets and partner types.

Time-to-Close (Deal Cycle)

Average days from first contact to signed agreement; target compression over time.

Regional Deployment Rate

Percentage of committed sites live and operational on schedule vs. plan.

Partner Lifetime Value

Total number of sites per strategic partner and expansion revenue per relationship.

Team Productivity & Retention

Sites closed per Regional Manager and team member retention rate.

Tools & Stack

Salesforce CRMPipeline/deal tracking (likely Salesforce or custom)GIS/mapping software (site analysis)Tableau or Looker (performance dashboards)Excel/Google Sheets (deal modeling)Slack (internal comms)Google Workspace or Microsoft 365

Your Team

Your Manager

VP of Site Acquisition & Partnerships (or equivalent national head)

Current Team

Team of Regional Managers and Transaction Managers reporting to this role; assume 8-15 direct reports across west region

Expansion role; backfilling or growing existing team likely

The Package

Salary

$200K-$280K base

Variable

Likely 20-30% bonus tied to pipeline and deployment targets

Equity

Stock options or RSUs typical for VP-level at growth-stage EV company

Remote

On-site in El Segundo, CA. Regular travel to regional markets required.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage
401(k) with company match
EV employee purchase program / charging access
Flexible PTO and work flexibility
Professional development budget
Team offsites and company events

Company Intelligence

Rivian is an EV manufacturer and infrastructure company building premium electric adventure vehicles and the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN), a fast-charging network designed for long-distance EV travel. Founded in 2009, Rivian has raised $13B+ in funding and is ramping production of R1T and R1S vehicles while scaling charging infrastructure nationwide.

Founded

2009

Funding

$13B+

Customers

Direct-to-consumer EV buyers; B2B partnerships with property owners, retailers, municipalities

Culture

Adventurous, mission-driven, outdoor-focused; values curiosity, courage, and solving hard problems without accepting the status quo.

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've led large-scale B2B partnership or site acquisition programs at $100M+ revenue scale (real estate, retail, energy, telecom)
  • You're obsessed with regional strategy and can zoom in/out between macro market dynamics and individual deal mechanics
  • You thrive managing high-performing teams, setting clear priorities, and holding people accountable to aggressive targets
  • You have 8-12+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or real estate with proven track record of exceeding growth targets
Won't Work If
  • You need remote flexibility or can't commit to regular western region travel and on-site presence in El Segundo
  • You're looking for a technical/engineering role or prefer not to manage people and complex stakeholder negotiations
  • You lack experience at VP level or with leading multi-market regional P&Ls and cross-functional teams

Interview Process

1

Initial Screening Call

Recruiter deep-dive on your site acquisition, partnership, and regional leadership experience. 30 min.

2

Hiring Manager Interview

VP of Site Acquisition & Partnerships or similar. Case study: How would you prioritize and build partnerships in an unfamiliar region? 45-60 min.

3

Team Panel

Interviews with 2-3 current Regional Managers or peer leaders. Assessment of team leadership style, deal instincts, and cultural fit. 60 min total.

4

Executive Alignment

Meeting with broader leadership (CMO, COO, or CEO). Strategic vision for RAN's west region and how you'd shape growth. 45 min.

5

Reference & Close

Reference calls with former managers/partners. Offer and negotiation.

Interested in this role?

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