Account Manager, Business Development

Redwood Materials; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials seeks a Business Development Account Manager to grow markets and manage key accounts. You will build strong client relationships, understand needs, and develop tailored solutions coordinating with sales, operations, product management, and accounting to ensure seamless partnerships.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or business, 5+ years in sales or account management, and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or business.
• 5+ years sales or account management experience.
• Experience in automotive/mining/battery industry preferred.
• Fluent in English for global communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify growth opportunities and strategize with clients.
• Address client issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide regular progress reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Travel up to 25% for meetings and site visits.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/engineering/business

Job description

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Position Summary:

Redwood Materials is seeking a Business Development Account Manager to join our dynamic team and drivegrowth in new and existing markets.

In this role, you will be deeply involved in building strong client relationships and managing key accounts. Youwill leverage your expertise to understand client needs, and develop tailored solutions, that align with our strategic goals. Your ability to communicate effectively, address client concerns and work quickly to solve clientneeds will be crucial for the success of this role. On a daily basis, you will collaborate with cross-functionalteams including sales, customer operations, product management, and accounting to ensure a seamless clientexperience and successful partnership execution. You will also be responsible for monitoring accountperformance, managing client expectations, and identifying areas for improvement or growth.

As a Business Development Account Manager, you will be expected to work independently while contributingto the enhancement of our business development processes and strategies. Your role will heavily involve nurturing existing relationships to drive long-term success for Redwood Materials.

Responsibilities will include:

• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients,understanding their needs and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service.
• Strategic Planning: Identify opportunities for account growth and collaborate with BD Managers and clientsto develop strategies that align with their goals.
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any client concerns or issues promptly and effectively, ensuring ahigh level of client satisfaction.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to clients and internal stakeholders on partnershipprogress, performance, and key metrics.
• Travel: Ability to travel 25% when necessary for meetings, tours etc.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or business. Technical background a plus.
• Sales/business/technical sales experience more than 5 years.
• Automotive, mining, metallurgical or lithium-ion battery industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English for global communication to lead the account management.
• Strong leadership skills with logical communication.
• People skills to develop good relationships with customers even when the situation is very tough.
• Smart, scrappy, entrepreneurial, science-loving, having a bias for action and a lot of grit.
• An ability to have fun while tackling hard problems!
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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