Sales Director

Battery/Energy Storage Recruitment Specialist | USA

The company is a global leader in advanced battery technology and energy storage solutions, with a strong foundation in research, innovation, and large-scale manufacturing. Committed to driving the clean energy transition across mobility, grid-scale, and commercial sectors, the organization is now expanding into the data center market. As part of this strategic growth, a dedicated Data Center Division is being established to deliver high-performance, sustainable power solutions for the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure sector.

We’re looking for a driven and visionary Sales Director to build and lead a new Data Center Sales Division from the ground up. You’ll shape the market strategy, forge partnerships with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and key integrators, and spearhead growth across a fast-evolving data center landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Division Setup & Strategy

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for entry into the global data center market.

• Develop the division’s business model, sales processes, and market engagement strategies.

• Identify high-value market segments (hyperscale, edge, and enterprise data centers).

• Business Development

• Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers in hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and EPC partners.

• Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic sales opportunities for Gotion’s energy storage and power solutions.

• Lead contract negotiations, proposals, and technical-commercial presentations.

• Partnerships & Market Expansion

• Establish strategic alliances with OEMs, power infrastructure integrators, and engineering firms.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to tailor solutions to data center requirements (redundancy, uptime, thermal management, energy efficiency).

• Provide market feedback to inform product roadmap and technology positioning.

• Leadership & Team Building

• Build and lead a high-performing sales team as the division grows.

• Set clear KPIs, sales targets, and growth metrics.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer-centricity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in B2B sales within the data center, energy storage, or power infrastructure sectors.

• Proven success in launching or scaling a new business unit or product line.

• Deep understanding of data center power systems, UPS/BESS solutions, and mission-critical energy management.

• Strong network with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and EPCs in the data center space.

• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management skills.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.

• Willingness to travel (~30–40%).

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

• Opportunity to build a new business vertical within a global clean energy leader.

• Access to advanced energy technology platform and global manufacturing resources.

• Dynamic, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment.

Must be based in or near Fremont, CA.

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