Director, Battery Sales

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Full‑Time in Thornton, CO - Hybrid (Remote and In Person)

Director, Battery Sales

Forge Nano Inc is a fast‑growing materials company focused on manufacturing nano‑scale coatings across a wide range of markets. Our vision is to be recognized for the highest quality lithium‑ion batteries made in the USA. Forge Nano is seeking a Director, Battery Sales to contribute to our success.

• Leadership:
  • Develop and implement innovative, world‑class sales strategies and tactics to meet and exceed aggressive revenue targets and drive market expansion.
  • Recruit, form, lead, coach and mentor a diverse sales team in technical and behavioral competencies, setting clear goals that result in high‑impact business results in a dynamic environment.
  • Establish sales processes and KPIs to track and measure performance; optimize sales effectiveness while providing regular updates to the executive team and BOD.
  • Work closely with the executive team, providing valuable insights and contributing to the overall strategic direction in alignment with overall business objectives of the company.
• Market Analysis and Growth:
  • Analyze market trends, customer needs, benchmarks, and competitor landscapes to identify growth opportunities and develop actionable plans.
  • Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales strategies with product launches and promotions.
  • Work with Engineering / R&D teams to identify future product market opportunities for 27,100 cylindrical cells, pouch and prismatic cells, and module pack assembly.
• Financial Analysis and Planning:
  • Participate in and be accountable to financial analysis, forecasting, and pipeline management, working closely with the finance team to ensure sales goals are aligned with overall financial objectives.
• Customer Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate, negotiate and maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, maximizing market presence, and customer retention.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with various departments, including marketing, operations, and customer success, to drive alignment and foster a cohesive company culture around delivering flawless new product launches that meet/exceed customer expectations.

• 5-10+ years of sales leadership experience in the Li‑ion battery space.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans that drive significant revenue growth, with a history of exceeding sales targets.
• 3-5+ years in program management and related roles.
• Prior experience working in a fast‑paced, start‑up, high‑growth environment.
• 3+ years experience negotiating and enforcing contracts, supporting procurement activities, and securing supply chain.
• Current passport and ability to travel globally as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

• Advanced degree in Business or an engineering discipline.
• Relevant sales experience in cylindrical and pouch style battery electrodes, cell assembly & testing. Module and pack experience is a plus.

Work will be in an office or manufacturing environment. When in the manufacturing environment, the employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel‑toe shoes, lab coat, and a hard hat. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may…