Sales Development Manager, Battery Anode Materials

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan with automatic enrollment

Savings Plan with 7% company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Workplace flexibility including “Flex your Day”

Job summary

Exxon Mobil is looking for a Sales Development Manager based in Spring, TX, to lead sales development for advanced battery anode materials. This role involves driving customer qualifications, managing key accounts, and negotiating commercial agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree along with over 10 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in the battery or energy storage sectors. The company offers benefits including a comprehensive healthcare plan and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical sales, preferably in battery materials and/or EV/ESS industries.
• Proven track record in B2B technical sales, preferably in advanced battery materials or energy storage.
• Direct experience working with automotive OEMs and/or battery cell manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and drive customer qualification.
• Advance product qualifications and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Drive sales growth in the EV and energy storage markets.

Skills

Technical sales

B2B experience

Lithium-ion battery technology

Public speaking

Multilingual capabilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Sales Development Manager, Battery Anode Materials

Location: Spring, TX, USA 77389

Company: ExxonMobil Chemical Company (Div. of Exxon Mobil C)

About the Role

Lead sales development, drive customer qualifications, and support commercialization of advanced battery anode materials for lithium‑ion batteries. Key responsibilities include managing key accounts, identifying and developing new business opportunities, advancing product qualifications, and negotiating commercial agreements to closure.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and drive customer qualification.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Advance product qualifications and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Drive sales growth in the EV and energy storage markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in technical sales, preferably in battery materials and/or EV/ESS industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking, customer presentations, and trade shows.
• Multilingual capabilities, international experience, and familiarity with CRM systems are a plus.
• Proven track record in B2B technical sales, preferably in advanced battery materials or energy storage.
• Strong understanding of lithium‑ion battery technology, especially anode materials.
• Direct experience working with automotive OEMs and/or battery cell manufacturers.
• Experience in negotiating with battery anode and/or cathode materials suppliers and navigating complex supply chains.
• Experience in value selling, customer qualification, onboarding, and commercialization of new products.
• Ability to develop and execute global sales strategies and manage long sales cycles.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain strategic customer relationships.
• Experience in negotiating contracts, pricing, and supply agreements.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Thinking

• Deep understanding of the EV and battery materials ecosystem.
• Ability to monitor and translate market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities.
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Pension Plan with automatic enrollment.
• Savings Plan with 7% company match on contributions of at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility including “Flex your Day” and other programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee health advisory program and support for mental health.
• Disability plan providing income replacement.

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.