Commercial Director (Battery)

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based manufacturing business specializing in sustainable battery production for electric vehicles is seeking a Commercial Director. The role involves driving growth through strategic product vision, managing technical sales, and overseeing product launches. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering and a strong background in electrification, with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering, with at least 5 years in electrification.
• Strong technical understanding to translate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategy and roadmap.
• Lead the technical sales function and manage key strategic customers.
• Oversee product launches and develop supporting content.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

An innovative UK-based manufacturing business specialising in sustainable battery production for electric vehicles is currently looking to hire a Commercial Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving growth by setting the product vision and strategy, aligning the product roadmap to market requirements, and leading the technical sales strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

1. Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap in alignment with customer and sector requirements.
2. Lead the technical sales function, including the expansion of go-to-market teams covering sales, technical sales, and application engineering.
3. Manage key strategic customers, suppliers, and partners as part of account management responsibilities.
4. Oversee product launches, including developing sales, marketing, and technical content to support go-to-market strategies.
5. Provide technical sales leadership by developing a strong pipeline and delivering revenue growth across multiple sectors.
6. Prepare and present sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and market analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in engineering, with at least 5 years in electrification (battery experience).
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into compelling value propositions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in product management, technical sales, or sales leadership.
• Strong background in technically focused marketing, including public speaking, press interviews, social media engagement, and podcasts.
• Demonstrated experience in executing go-to-market strategies and driving revenue growth.

For more details, simply apply online using an updated version of your CV, and a member of the EVera team will be in touch shortly.