Business Development Associate Director

Attero; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Attero is seeking a Sr Manager/AD to lead business development for its Lithium-ion Battery recycling line in Noida. You will drive partnerships, procurement, and client engagement, shaping growth across the LIB value chain.

The role requires a highly entrepreneurial leader with strong commercial acumen, willingness to travel, and ability to close complex negotiations with large enterprises.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Sales, Procurement, or Key Account Management.
• Experience in Battery Recycling, Automotive, EV, or related industries is preferred.
• Proven track record of handling large enterprise customers and complex commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Drive LIB recycling BD initiatives across OEMs, EV manufacturers, and battery players.
• Develop sourcing strategies for end-of-life batteries, scrap, and recyclable materials.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities and expand Attero's customer network in India.
• Build and manage long-term relationships with key customers and partners.
• Lead commercial discussions, pricing negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Achieve BD and procurement targets on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Sales

Procurement

Key Account Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA (Marketing/Operations) preferred

Job description

Title

Sr Manager/AD

Location

Noida

Experience

15+ Years

Department

Business Development - Lithium ION Battery

Company Overview

Attero is India's largest cleantech company and a global leader in urbanmining and circular economy solutions. We specialize in extractingcritical metals from e‑waste and lithium‑ion batteries through cutting‑edgerecycling technologies. As we continue to expand our Lithium‑ion Battery(LIB) business, we are looking for a dynamic business leader to drivestrategic growth and strengthen our market presence.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director / Senior Manager LIBBusiness Development to lead business expansion for our Lithium‑ion Batteryrecycling business. The incumbent will be responsible for developingstrategic partnerships, driving procurement and sourcing initiatives,acquiring new customers, and leading commercial negotiations whileensuring sustainable business growth. This role demands a highlyentrepreneurial individual with excellent commercial acumen who enjoysbuilding businesses from the ground up and is comfortable with extensivetravel and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives for Lithium‑ion Battery (LIB)recycling across OEMs, EV manufacturers, battery cell manufacturers,battery pack manufacturers, energy storage companies, and alliedindustries.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to procure end‑of‑lifebatteries, production scrap, black mass, and other recyclable batterymaterials.
• Identify and acquire new business opportunities while expanding Attero'scustomer network across India.
• Build, nurture, and manage long‑term relationships with key customers,strategic partners, and channel stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, pricing negotiations, contractfinalization, and long‑term sourcing agreements.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual business development andprocurement targets.
• Monitor market dynamics, commodity pricing, competitor activities, andindustry developments to formulate effective business strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance, SupplyChain, and Logistics teams for seamless execution of businesscommitments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the LIB Business Development team whilefostering a high‑performance culture.
• Represent Attero at industry forums, customer meetings, exhibitions,and strategic business discussions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Management, or relateddiscipline.
• MBA (Marketing/Operations) preferred.

Required Experience & Skills

• 15+ years of experience in Business Development, Strategic Sales,Procurement, or Key Account Management.
• Prior experience in Battery Recycling, Automobile, EV, BatteryManufacturing, Circular Economy, Metals, Recycling, or alliedindustries will be preferred.
• Proven track record of handling large enterprise customers andcomplex commercial negotiations.
• Strong Business Development & Sales expertise, High Business Acumen,Relationship Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Understanding,Leadership & Team Management.
• Revenue Growth & Target Achievement, Commercial & ContractNegotiation, Strategic Account Management.
• Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis, Excellent Communication& Presentation Skills.