Join a prominent global leader in lithium-ion battery systems as the Sales Manager, spearheading their expansion efforts in North America. This company has established a significant foothold in Europe, Asia, and North America, focusing on the creation, production, installation, and upkeep of advanced smart battery systems that employ the most reliable cells available in the market.

In the role of Sales Manager, you will play a crucial part in establishing and nurturing a robust customer portfolio within the commercial vehicle market segment. You will report directly to the President while also collaborating with the global market segment leader based in Paris, France. This position holds significant importance in propelling their business forward. Join this company on its transformative journey to revolutionize the electromobility landscape in North America!

Key responsibilities for this role will include (but not limited to):

•    Efficiently market advanced battery systems and services to original equipment manufacturers.
•    Devise a successful sales approach tailored to the North American market.
•    Identify and cultivate new customer accounts through organic means.
•    Cultivate and manage a diverse customer portfolio.
•    Formulate and execute comprehensive cross-functional plans for customer accounts.
•    Forge strong relationships with customers and advocate for their needs.
•    Promote and prioritize customer satisfaction.
•    Prepare accurate sales forecasts for revenue, profit margins, and product volumes.
•    Act as the primary point of contact for customers.
•    Oversee commercial offers, terms and conditions, and negotiations throughout the contract lifecycle, aligning with budget goals and company procedures.
•    Track and support project development and after-sales activities for assigned customers, including negotiating design change requests and addressing warranty issues when necessary.
•    Monitor industry, market, and technology trends.
•    Collaborate with the Group's business development team to shape strategy, product plans, and global account management.
•    Coordinate with the Group's communications team for trade shows, seminars, marketing materials, etc.
•    Work closely with strategic partner companies of Forsee Power.
•    Assist in establishing and maintaining sales and marketing processes and procedures.

Required and desired skillsets, experience and qualifications for this role: 

•    Possesses a business degree combined with substantial technical expertise, or an engineering degree complemented by an MBA.
•    More than 10 years of relevant professional experience.
•    Strong preference for technical knowledge and hands-on experience in battery systems for electric mobility.
•    Familiarity and experience with the target market.
•    Demonstrates strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate strategy into actionable steps.
•    Efficiently operates in a matrix organization structure.
•    Possesses a strong understanding of business operations and financial matters.
•    Significant experience in sales of electric vehicle (EV) battery systems.
•    Possesses engineering expertise to grasp complex conversations surrounding batteries.
•    Demonstrates proficiency in business development and venturing into new markets.
•    Skilled in establishing partnerships.
•    Ability to utilize Excel spreadsheets, create excel trackers and be able to use Word and Powerpoint for reporting/presentations via teams or in person.

Interested in finding out more? Reach out directly for more information – cooper.huelsman@talismanap.com