Sales Manager - Battery Materials / Specialty Chemicals

Company: System One
Location: Spring
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Sales Manager - Battery Materials / Specialty Chemicals

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Location: The Woodlands, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Travel: 35-50% domestic and international

Overview:
System One is assisting a global battery materials and specialty chemical company in hiring a Sales Managers to support its North American growth strategy. This position is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in The Woodlands, TX.

Responsibilities:

Lead sales efforts focused on advanced electrolyte materials within the lithium-ion battery, electric vehicle, and energy storage sectors


Manage and grow strategic customer relationships, including OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers


Develop and execute market-specific sales strategies informed by industry knowledge and technical insight


Drive full-cycle sales, including prospecting, technical consultation, pricing, proposal development, and contract negotiation


Serve as the primary commercial contact and trusted advisor to enterprise-level customers


Maintain regular in-person engagement with clients through site visits, meetings, and presentations


Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as R&D, product management, and executive leadership


Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts, reporting, and market intelligence


Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences


Act as the internal advocate for customer needs, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and business objectives



Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field


5-10 years of sales experience in electrolytes or related chemical products


3+ years managing key accounts in the battery, EV, or energy materials industry


Strong background working with enterprise-level customers and long-cycle sales processes


Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets in a technical environment


Deep understanding of the battery materials or electrolyte market and industry trends


Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills


Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus (Mandarin preferred secondary language)


Willingness to travel extensively (50%), including regular domestic trips and international events


Experience in green hydrogen, ammonia, or related specialty chemical markets is a plus





Ref: #209-Eng Houston (Rowland)

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