Commercial Lead

Morpheus Talent Solutions; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering battery cell manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Commercial Lead with a focus on automotive and defence sectors. This contractor role requires a networked professional with strategic insight to unlock high-value market opportunities in battery technology as they prepare to ramp up production.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive and defence sectors.
• Well-connected with key decision-makers.
• Knowledge of battery technology and electrification programmes.

Responsibilities

• Map the market for battery electrification opportunities.
• Identify key players and decision-makers.
• Develop tailored sales propositions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business development

Networking

Autonomous operation

Industry knowledge in battery systems

Job description

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Commercial Lead – Battery Electrification (Automotive & Defence Focus)

Contractor / Consultant Role | UK-Based | Immediate Start | Competitive Day Rate

Are you a commercially astute, technically credible professional with deep experience across the automotive and/or defence sectors? Do you have the network, insight, and initiative to help cutting-edge battery technology reach the right markets?

Our client, a pioneering battery cell manufacturer, is gearing up to ramp UK production from 2026. They are now seeking to unlock high-value market opportunities in high-performance automotive, defence, Industrial tooling, highways, and marine sectors.

To prime entry into new target segments, we're seeking a seasoned independent contractor with the insight, relationships, and strategic approach in some of these segments to:

• Map the Market – Build a clear and actionable picture across priority sectors, including key supply chain players and engineering partners.
• Uncover Opportunities – Identify current and future electrification programmes; pinpoint where this cell technology can offer competitive advantage and drive early-stage sales/ letters of intent
• Target the Right Players – Highlight key OEMs, integrators, decision-makers, and programme sponsors who influence procurement and technology adoption.
• Craft Winning Propositions – Develop tailored sales materials and value propositions for sector-specific applications, collaborating with partners as needed.
• Open Doors – Leverage your own network (and/or open new ones) to secure meetings with decision makers and strategic GTM partners
• Drive Early Engagements – Lead initial prospect meetings and support technical deep-dives leveraging the in-house engineering team.

Your background:

• A strategic thinker with a track record of identifying and developing business in automotive, defence, marine, highways, industrial tooling or closely related sectors.
• Well-connected with decision-makers, specifiers, or programme leads in relevant OEMs, integrators, or MoD-affiliated organisations.
• Comfortable operating autonomously, able to work between commercial and technical teams.
• Familiar with the dynamics of battery systems, powertrains, or electrification programmes – or capable of learning fast.
• Ideally experienced in or connected to performance vehicle, drone, or light armoured vehicle applications.

This position will suit a UK-based independent contractor - 6-month initial term

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing

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