[Remote] Vice President of Sales - Battery

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PROOF. is a high-growth advanced materials company focused on building a secure North American battery supply chain. They are seeking a Vice President of Sales to lead the global commercial strategy and customer engagement in the lithium-ion battery sector, aiming to scale revenue and establish long-term partnerships with key manufacturers.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the company’s commercial strategy across global battery marketsBuild and manage relationships with lithium-ion battery manufacturers, OEMs, and strategic supply chain partnersLead customer qualification and commercialization efforts for advanced battery materialsManage the full commercial lifecycle from early technical engagement through long-term supply agreementsSupport strategic partnerships, joint development programs, and customer expansion initiativesCollaborate closely with technical and operations teams to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilitiesDevelop sales forecasts, pricing strategies, market intelligence, and pipeline management processesRepresent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and commercial negotiations globallyBuild and lead a high-performing commercial organization as the business scalesSkills10+ years of commercial or business development experience within the battery materials or lithium-ion battery industryProven track record selling technical products into battery manufacturers or OEM supply chainsStrong understanding of battery qualification cycles, supply agreements, and customer approval processesExperience managing strategic accounts and complex commercial negotiationsDemonstrated success scaling commercial operations in high-growth industrial or technology environmentsStrong technical communication skills and ability to interface with engineering and procurement stakeholdersExperience working internationally across Asia, North America, and/or EuropeExisting relationships with major battery manufacturers, cell producers, or EV supply chain companiesExperience with advanced anode materials or critical battery raw materialsFamiliarity with global battery manufacturing expansion trends and localization strategiesBackground in startup, scale-up, or rapidly growing industrial organizationsCompany OverviewHarnessing market intelligence. Solving HR challenges with a precision process. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Manchester, England, GB, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://proofdata.co.