Job Details
Position: Business Development Manager
Reports To: Director of Business Development
Our client is a company striving to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability in the near future. The company s metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast charging, and superior safety.
As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with the Director of Business Development in originating, structuring, and executing the aspects of a commercial offtake for the company s groundbreaking battery. You will play a crucial role in establishing and nurturing relationships with key partners within the battery ecosystem. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a growth-stage startup in the battery technology sector.
Core Responsibilities:
- Identify, approach, and engage potential customers in the lithium-ion battery market, with the goal of achieving near-term commercial offtake agreements from a new market segment that aligns with the company s product roadmap.
- Build a robust pipeline of opportunities by deploying a variety of prospecting techniques and maintaining an accurate and up-to-date CRM.
- Analyze market dynamics to identify potential partnership opportunities and competitive positioning.
- Work closely with the Product Management to perform customer discovery sessions to understand customer requirements and understanding of potential solutions from the company.
- Provide input on final customer solution with the Product and Engineering teams for existing products, or support creation of new products for new concepts.
- Manage potential customers through program development, from introductory conversations to technical fit evaluation and proposal development.
- Support the company s participation in industry events and conferences.
Requirements:
- Bachelor s degree in Business, Marketing, Sustainability, or related field (or equivalent experience). Masters in Business Administration is nice to have but not required.
- Experience in partnerships, business development, or sales, preferably in the battery sector.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills + an ability to understand and communicate to customers about a highly technical product offering.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Comfortable with navigating ambiguity and the inherent nature of wearing many hats at a startup.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with experience running multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Startup experience at a Series A - Series D technology company is nice to have but not required.
- Willingness to travel (25-50% travel)
Location & Benefits: This is a full-time remote role that requires travel to the company HQ in San Leandro once per month for 3-5 days. The salary range is $125,000 $175,000, with performance bonus opportunities. Salary and equity options depend on experience. Dental, vision, healthcare, and 401(k) benefits are included. Applications will be screened as received.
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