Marketing and Sales Manager

Ampcera Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcera Inc. is seeking a Marketing and Sales Manager to drive revenue growth and strengthen brand recognition for its advanced materials, equipment and services in a demanding B2B, deep-tech environment.

You will shape the marketing strategy, lead generation, and content development while managing key accounts with battery, automotive, and research customers. The role requires strategic vision, hands-on sales execution, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years in sales and/or marketing with at least 2 years in a management or strategic role.
• Proven experience in a technical B2B sales environment, ideally in battery, advanced materials, chemical, or energy tech sectors.
• Strong communication, presentation, and travel willingness (25-40%).

Responsibilities

• Revenue generation: Develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets.
• Lead management: Identify, qualify, and close new opportunities with key accounts.
• Relationship management: Maintain long-lasting customer relationships as primary point of contact.
• Market intelligence: Monitor competition, trends, and customer needs to inform tactics.
• Forecasting and reporting: Provide accurate forecasts and pipeline metrics to leadership.
• Strategic planning: Define the overall marketing strategy, branding, segmentation, and positioning.
• Content creation: Oversee marketing materials (datasheets, white papers, case studies, presentations).
• Digital marketing: Manage website, SEO/SEM, and social channels.
• Industry presence: Plan conferences, trade shows, webinars.
• PR & communications: Manage external communications and media inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Presentation

Travel readiness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Materials Science

MBA or equivalent

Job description

The Marketing and Sales Manager will be a pivotal role, responsible for developing and executing both strategic marketing initiatives and aggressive sales plans to drive revenue growth and brand recognition for Ampcera's portfolio of advanced materials, equipment and products/services. This role requires a blend of technical understanding, strategic vision, and hands-on sales execution, particularly within a B2B, advanced technology, or deep-tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Revenue Generation: Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Lead Management: Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities with key target accounts (e.g., battery manufacturers, automotive OEMs, research institutions).
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for technical and commercial discussions.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor competitive activity, market trends, and customer needs to inform product development and sales tactics.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Provide accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and performance metrics to executive leadership.

Marketing Strategy & Execution

• Strategic Planning: Define the overall marketing strategy, including branding, market segmentation, targeting, and positioning for Ampcera's products.
• Content Creation: Oversee the development of high-quality, technically accurate marketing materials (e.g., product data sheets, technical white papers, case studies, presentations) that clearly articulate the value proposition.
• Digital Marketing: Manage Ampcera’s digital presence, including the company website, SEO/SEM efforts, and professional social media channels (e.g., LinkedIn).
• Industry Presence: Plan and coordinate Ampcera's participation in key industry conferences, trade shows, and technical webinars.
• PR & Communications: Manage external communications, including press releases and media inquiries, to enhance brand visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field. A Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in sales and/or marketing, with at least 2 years in a management or strategic role.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in a technical B2B sales environment, ideally within battery, advanced materials, chemical, or energy technology related sectors.
• Technical Acumen: Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (estimated 25-40%) for client meetings, conferences, and trade shows.

Preferred Skills (A Plus)

• Prior experience working with CRMs (e.g., Clay, Zoho CRM, HubSpot, or Pipedrive).
• Established network within the relevant industry, e.g., solid-state battery or EV, battery manufacturer ecosystem.
• Experience launching a new, disruptive technology or material into the market.
• The opportunity to be a key player in a rapidly growing, high-impact technology company.

Ampcera Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.