Sales Manager ESS

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development.

Responsibilities

Build a functional team that is specialized in marketing and sales while interacting with technical personnel internally and externally; Develop and implement best practices for small to large BESS projects for all product lines, including residential, commercial, industrial, utility scale, UPS; Act as a domain expert on BESS, cooperate with parent ESS related parties, review and challenge financial considerations and approve the optimal solution for projects; Develop metrics and targets for achieving continuous improvement in project delivery; Establish methods for tracking construction progress, acquisition opportunities, new market identification presenting the report status to our global team; Participate in industry conferences, networking committees etc. and maintain close connection to trends in the competitive market; Develop relationships with key technology vendors in the battery energy storage related industry with procurement, construction, and EPC; Negotiate contracts with key customers, partners, vendors, consultants, installation subcontractors to leverage and scale Gotion’s ESS competitive position in the world

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Business Development; BA in Finance, Marketing, or other related Field; 2+ years in the energy sector, specifically ESS; Excellent communication and networking skills; Experience working in a startup or similar environment; Global experience and an understanding of multicultural nuances that drive the decision-making process

Nice to have

MBA preferred