Job Description

Position: Sales Manager - Battery Materials / Specialty Chemicals

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Travel: 35-60% 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.


The Sales Manager will lead business development and account strategy efforts across key automotive and Tier 1 manufacturing customers. This is a high-impact role responsible for expanding the company's footprint in the North American battery market. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in chemical materials and experience managing large enterprise relationships across technical and commercial functions.



Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
• 5-8 years of technical B2B sales experience in the chemical materials or battery industry
• Deep knowledge of electrolytes, lithium-ion battery systems, and OEM purchasing cycles
• Proven track record of managing strategic accounts and closing large deals
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages, especially mandarin is an added plus, but this role works with the American market primarily
• 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

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive account strategy, relationship management, and revenue growth with key OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
• Translate customer needs into actionable internal plans across sales, technical, and R&D teams
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and commercial planning
• Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and proposals
• Maintain regular in-person engagement with clients through site visits, meetings, and presentations
• Monitor market trends and identify business development opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product introductions and customer onboarding
• 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

System One Holdings, LLC

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work,

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