Antal is a global recruitment service firm, with 150+ offices over more than 30 countries we serve our clients worldwide.

With more than 450 employees worldwide and its production site is located in the EU, our client is growing rapidly offering an excellent career opportunity in a very dynamic market.

Our client is looking for Sales Director – Energy Application NA – Nano Technology – Advanced Materials.

This role is responsible for new business development based on products and solutions of the Company in the energy /battery industry (mainly Li-ion batteries). With the focus on sales, this role also coordinates product development, technical support and marketing activity provided by other departments, identifying growth initiatives and executing the plan to expand the presence in the market of conductive additives for batteries.

This position is responsible for sales in the area, planning and execution. In cooperation with regional Technical support Centre this role is seeking for new opportunities and potential solutions based on single wall carbon nanotubes.

This position reports to CEO North America. 

Main Missions :

• To increase the sales of company’s products portfolio in Li-ion batteries industry
• To expand the customer base in the territory
• To meet the individually assigned quarterly and annual sales targets
• To participate the planning and execution of SWCNT-based product localization strategy
• To support customers at the testing stage for new products introduction
• To gain an in-depth understanding of the product, the technology and process, its possible applications across various sectors – to be able to grasp the prospective clients’ challenges and assist them with their product trials leading to commercial deployment
• To develop and promote the Company’s brand in Li-ion batteries industry

Core Skills & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory in one of the following areas:  Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering or Material Science.
• 5 years’ experience in sales or business development or new products development in following applications and industries
  • Energy Application – Mainly in Li-Ion Batteries and their upstream supply chain (electrode materials, separators, electrolytes, binders, etc)
  • Other conductive additives for Li-ion batteries (Carbon Black, carbon fibers, MWCNT)
• Excellent communication skills, ability to engage customers at all levels top management, R&D specialists, small companies, etc.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of multi-cultural global team.
• Self-motivation and ability to work under high pressure.
• Willingness to travel , mostly US, up to 50%/60%.