Sales Director

Crossley Scott; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and performance incentives

Access to advanced energy technology platform

Dynamic and innovation-driven environment

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Sales Director to establish a new Data Center Sales Division. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of B2B sales experience, a deep understanding of data center power systems, and a proven ability to develop market strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to build a business vertical within an innovative company, located in Fremont, CA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience in relevant sectors.
• Proven track record in launching a business unit.
• Deep understanding of data center power systems.
• Deep understanding of data center power systems, UPS/BESS, and mission-critical energy management.
• Strong network with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and EPCs in the data center space.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic roadmap for new market entry.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Lead contract negotiations and proposals.
• Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers in hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and EPC partners.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic sales opportunities for energy storage and power solutions.
• Lead contract negotiations, proposals, and technical-commercial presentations.
• Establish strategic alliances with OEMs, power infrastructure integrators, and engineering firms.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to tailor solutions to data center requirements.
• Provide market feedback to inform product roadmap and technology positioning.
• Build and lead a high-performing sales team; set KPIs and growth targets.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Market strategy development

Contract negotiation skills

Networking with hyperscalers

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Battery/Energy Storage Recruitment Specialist | USA

The company is a global leader in advanced battery technology and energy storage solutions, with a strong foundation in research, innovation, and large-scale manufacturing. Committed to driving the clean energy transition across mobility, grid-scale, and commercial sectors, the organization is now expanding into the data center market. As part of this strategic growth, a dedicated Data Center Division is being established to deliver high-performance, sustainable power solutions for the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure sector.

We’re looking for a driven and visionary Sales Director to build and lead a new Data Center Sales Division from the ground up. You’ll shape the market strategy, forge partnerships with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and key integrators, and spearhead growth across a fast-evolving data center landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Division Setup & Strategy
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for entry into the global data center market.
• Develop the division’s business model, sales processes, and market engagement strategies.
• Identify high-value market segments (hyperscale, edge, and enterprise data centers).
• Business Development
• Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers in hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and EPC partners.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic sales opportunities for Gotion’s energy storage and power solutions.
• Lead contract negotiations, proposals, and technical-commercial presentations.
• Partnerships & Market Expansion
• Establish strategic alliances with OEMs, power infrastructure integrators, and engineering firms.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to tailor solutions to data center requirements (redundancy, uptime, thermal management, energy efficiency).
• Provide market feedback to inform product roadmap and technology positioning.
• Leadership & Team Building
• Build and lead a high-performing sales team as the division grows.
• Set clear KPIs, sales targets, and growth metrics.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer-centricity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in B2B sales within the data center, energy storage, or power infrastructure sectors.
• Proven success in launching or scaling a new business unit or product line.
• Deep understanding of data center power systems, UPS/BESS solutions, and mission-critical energy management.
• Strong network with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and EPCs in the data center space.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness to travel (~30–40%).
• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to build a new business vertical within a global clean energy leader.
• Access to advanced energy technology platform and global manufacturing resources.
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment.

Must be based in or near Fremont, CA.