Sales Development Manager, Battery Anode Materials

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Sales Development Manager to lead sales development, drive customer qualifications, and support the commercialization of advanced battery anode materials (BAM) for lithium-ion batteries. This role is essential to accelerating sales growth in the fast-paced EV and energy storage markets.

The ideal candidate will bring first‑hand experience working within automotive OEMs and/or battery cell manufacturers, with a proven track record of negotiating with battery anode and/or cathode materials suppliers and a deep understanding of the battery materials value chain. They will excel in value‑based selling, possess strong technical knowledge of anode materials, and have a strategic grasp of the evolving EV and battery customer landscape.

• Manage key accounts, identify and develop new business opportunities, advance product qualifications, and negotiate commercial agreements to closure.
• Grow Synthetic Graphite sales, ensuring long‑term customer success and sustainable business growth.
• Build and maintain strategic customer relationships, leveraging B2B technical sales experience.
• Develop and execute global sales strategies and manage long sales cycles.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply agreements.
• Monitor and translate market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities into strategic recommendations for business growth.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and other stakeholders.

• 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 related 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 at or with automotive OEMs and/or battery cell manufacturers.
• Demonstrated success 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.
• Experience in negotiating contracts, pricing, and supply agreements.
• Deep understanding of the EV and battery materials ecosystem, including supplier dynamics and customer qualification processes.
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration.

• Pension Plan:
  Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
• Savings Plan:
  You can contribute 6‑20% of your pay and the Company will contribute a 7% match if you contribute at least 6%.
• Workplace Flexibility:
  Programs such as  Flex your Day  and others providing ad‑hoc flexibility and longer‑term flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health:
  Programs and resources to support wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program:
  Confidential professional counseling for you and your family.
• Disability Plan:
  Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job.

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