Sales Development Manager, Battery Anode Materials

Sales Development Manager, Battery Anode Materials

Location:

Spring, TX, USA 77389

Company:
Exxon Mobil Chemical Company (Div. of Exxon Mobil

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Lead sales development, drive customer qualifications, and support commercialization of advanced battery anode materials for lithium‑ion batteries. Key responsibilities include managing key accounts, identifying and developing new business opportunities, advancing product qualifications, and negotiating commercial agreements to closure.

• Manage key accounts and drive customer qualification.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Advance product qualifications and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Drive sales growth in the EV and energy storage markets.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in technical sales, preferably in battery materials and/or EV/ESS industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking, customer presentations, and trade shows.
• Multilingual capabilities, international experience, and familiarity with CRM systems are a plus.
• Proven track record in B2B technical sales, preferably in advanced battery materials or energy storage.
• Strong understanding of lithium‑ion battery technology, especially anode materials.
• Direct experience working with automotive OEMs and/or battery cell manufacturers.
• Experience in negotiating with battery anode and/or cathode materials suppliers and navigating complex supply chains.
• Experience in value selling, customer qualification, onboarding, and commercialization of new products.
• Ability to develop and execute global sales strategies and manage long sales cycles.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain strategic customer relationships.
• Experience in negotiating contracts, pricing, and supply agreements.

• Deep understanding of the EV and battery materials ecosystem.
• Ability to monitor and translate market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities.
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and other stakeholders.

• Pension Plan with automatic enrollment.
• Savings Plan with 7% company match on contributions of at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility including “Flex your Day” and other programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee health advisory program and support for mental health.
• Disability plan providing income replacement.

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.