Sales Manager (Battery, Commercial Electric Vehicle Electrification)

Durapower Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in battery systems is seeking a Sales Manager for the Commercial EV Segment to drive opportunities in electric vehicles and related sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, significant sales experience, and a keen understanding of market dynamics in Asia Pacific. This role involves strategizing sales approaches and building key relationships within the industry, requiring readiness to travel and engage with diverse markets.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in strategy, technical sales, or consulting.
• Candidates with project sales pursuit capabilities preferred.
• Understanding of electric/electronics products and battery integration.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales strategies for Commercial Electric Vehicles and other markets.
• Collaborate with System Engineers and Project Management for initiatives.
• Establish relationships with key industry stakeholders.

Skills

Sales-Driven

Sales Conversion Abilities

Collaborative Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Durapower is 15 years in operations and is company identified by Enterprise Singapore to scale up for growth as well. We have projects in Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and Southeast Asia regions, production is in China as a manufacturing plant. There is no manufacturing here, but we have R&D team here liaising with China as well to execute trade of cells, battery modular systems packs enabling Green industry applications. Our expansion is also enhanced by the stakes and investment in us through Banpu Next (Banpu Group) which is listed on the Thailand Stock Exchange.

You may refer to the news here:

https://en.prnasia.com/releases/apac/durapower-to-advance-global-expansion-plan-after-us-70-million-investment-from-banpu-next-394762.shtml

Video by Management on Durapower:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6945009405591465984-ew1t?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web

Job Role: Sales Manager (Battery Systems, Commercial EV Segment)

Driving opportunities in Electric Vehicles & other Commercial Pursuits

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Utilize market research and competitive analysis to drive sales strategies in segments such as Commercial Electric Vehicles (CEV), Heavy Duty Applications, Marine, Harbour Operations, Energy Infrastructure, Microgrids, and more.

• Stay ahead of emerging segments, international regulations, and industry trends, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies in collaboration with international partners.

• Contribute to product strategies aligned with market demands and trends.

• Work closely with System Engineers & Project Management efforts for strategic initiatives.

• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with Business Development and Marketing functions to drive growth.

• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with Commercial Sales Acumen.

• 5-15 years of experience in strategy, technical sales, or consulting.

• Sales-Driven, Sales Conversion Abilities

• Preference for candidates with project sales pursuit capabilities and segment-specific experience in Commercial Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage Systems/Stationary projects, power conversion, or battery/energy management systems.

• Experience working collaboratively with diverse cultures.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Commercial-Techno Expertise:

• Some knowledge of electric/electronics products but the best fit would be batteries electrochemistry and battery cell and modular packs system integration know-how.

• Mainly Commercial Electric Vehicle (CEV), Speciality Applications, Marine Projects in APAC Sales fundamentals and project pursuits.

• Sales development for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with lithium-ion batteries for various applications.

• Proposal process know-how and integration of battery cells, modular systems, packs, and monitoring systems.

• Understanding of contractual obligations in commissioning and maintenance support of battery storage in project applications.