Position: Sales Manager - Battery Materials / Specialty Chemicals
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)
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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