Strategic Commercial Manager for EV Battery Value Chain

Job Title: Business Growth Strategist – Electric Vehicle Battery Chain

Job Description

We are working with a global leader in advanced battery materials to recruit a business development manager focused on commercial growth within the electric vehicle and battery value chain.

This is a high-impact role for a technically astute sales professional who understands the electric vehicle ecosystem, can build strong client relationships, and act as a strategic link between customer needs and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial initiatives across South Korea in the battery materials and electric vehicle value chain
• Drive B2B business development targeting original equipment manufacturers, cell manufacturers, pack integrators, and other key stakeholders
• Build and manage a robust pipeline from initial outreach to successful deal closure
• Translate technical product knowledge into clear customer value propositions
• Act as a conduit between customers and internal teams (research and development, product, leadership)
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to penetrate new markets and grow accounts
• Represent the company at exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and technical forums
• Support the validation and onboarding of new products with customers
• Help position the company as a thought leader in the next-generation battery materials space

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, process engineering, or a similar technical discipline
• 7–10 years of B2B sales and business development experience in a technical or industrial domain
• Demonstrated experience within the battery value chain and electric vehicle ecosystem
• Solid understanding of battery material applications and production processes
• Skilled in strategic planning, market expansion, and customer acquisition
• Proven stakeholder engagement and long-term relationship building
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Stable employment history with at least 2 years in recent roles
• Willingness to travel extensively across South Korea

Benefits

The company offers

• Reports to: Director / Business Unit Head
• Bonus and benefits according to local standards
• Employment agreement directly with the company (compliance support provided)

Others

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, process engineering, or a similar technical discipline
• 7–10 years of B2B sales and business development experience in a technical or industrial domain
• Demonstrated experience within the battery value chain and electric vehicle ecosystem
• Solid understanding of battery material applications and production processes
• Skilled in strategic planning, market expansion, and customer acquisition
• Proven stakeholder engagement and long-term relationship building
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Stable employment history with at least 2 years in recent roles
• Willingness to travel extensively across South Korea

Benefits

• Bonus and benefits according to local standards
• Employment agreement directly with the company (compliance support provided)

Responsibilities

• This is a high-impact role for a technically astute sales professional who understands the electric vehicle ecosystem, can build strong client relationships, and act as a strategic link between customer needs and product development
• Lead commercial initiatives across South Korea in the battery materials and electric vehicle value chain
• Drive B2B business development targeting original equipment manufacturers, cell manufacturers, pack integrators, and other key stakeholders
• Build and manage a robust pipeline from initial outreach to successful deal closure
• Translate technical product knowledge into clear customer value propositions
• Act as a conduit between customers and internal teams (research and development, product, leadership)
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to penetrate new markets and grow accounts
• Represent the company at exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and technical forums
• Support the validation and onboarding of new products with customers
• Help position the company as a thought leader in the next-generation battery materials space