Sr. Sales Director

Clarios, LLC; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave programs

Paid time off and disability insurance

Job summary

Maxwell, operating within Clarios, LLC, seeks a Sr Sales Director based in Texas to drive commercial growth for Maxwell supercapacitor solutions. You will lead strategic relationships with hyperscalers, SIs, and OEMs, and manage the full commercial cycle from pipeline to closure in a global context.

The role requires senior-level leadership, deep industry knowledge in energy storage, and a proven track record in building high-growth, contract-driven accounts across US and international markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business; MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of B2B sales/business development experience in energy storage, power electronics, data center infrastructure, or related tech.
• Proven success managing large strategic accounts, including hyperscalers and/or major OEMs/SIs.
• Strong understanding of backup power solutions in mission-critical systems; supercapacitor experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel across the US and globally to support customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Maxwell's go-to-market strategy across priority segments including AI data centers and grid infrastructure.
• Build and manage executive-level relationships with customers such as hyperscalers, SIs, OEMs, and compute platforms.
• Own the customer relationship as a Maxwell representative; lead pricing, negotiation, contracting and closure.
• Coordinate with product, engineering, operations, legal, and marketing to ensure successful customer execution and delivery.
• Lead global sales targets: bookings, revenue, margin, and forecast accuracy.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

MBA (preferred)

Job description

What you will do

Join Maxwell at a defining moment, where a legendary supercapacitor technology brand is being re-energized inside Clarios to power the next wave of data center, AI, grid, and energy innovation. This is not just another role; it is a chance to help build a high-growth business with the speed of a focused team and the strength of a global energy storage leader behind it. At Maxwell, your work can directly influence how critical infrastructure becomes faster, more resilient, and more sustainable. We are looking for builders, challengers, and customer-focused leaders who want to shape a market, grow with the business, and leave a visible mark on the future of energy. The Sr Sales Director, based in Texas, will lead commercial growth for Maxwell supercapacitor solutions, with a primary focus on building strategic relationships with hyperscalers and driving Maxwell brand pull-through across system integrators (SIs). This role owns global commercial execution, including pipeline development, deal closure, account expansion, and cross-functional coordination to deliver profitable growth.

How you will do it

Develop and execute Maxwell's go-to-market strategy across priority segments, including AI data centers, grid infrastructure, industrial, and emerging applications. Build and manage executive-level relationships with our customers including AIDC (system integrators, hyperscalers, power system OEM’s, compute platforms,etc), grid, automotive, and wind/industrial end markets. Own the customer relationship as a representative of Maxwell. Work closely with engineering and product planning to influence ecosystem players to design-in and deploy Maxwell supercapacitor solutions. Lead the full commercial cycle: account mapping, opportunity qualification, pricing strategy, negotiation, contracting, and closure. Identify and develop new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem relationships that accelerate growth. Own global sales targets: bookings, revenue, margin, and forecast accuracy. Coordinate with product, engineering, operations, legal, and marketing teams to ensure successful customer execution and on-time delivery. Strengthen Maxwell market positioning through customer engagement, thought leadership, events, and partner co-marketing activities. Monitor market trends, competitive movements, and customer needs to shape strategy and improve win rates. Ensure disciplined CRM usage, weekly forecast reporting, and robust account plans for strategic customers. Develop strategic partnerships with power infrastructure providers, UPS manufacturers, system integrators, and technology partners to accelerate market adoption. Build, coach, and scale a high-performance commercial organization as the business grows.

What we look for

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of B2B sales/business development experience in energy storage, power electronics, data center infrastructure, or related technology sectors.
• Proven success managing large strategic accounts, including hyperscalers and/or major OEMs/SIs.
• Strong understanding of backup power solutions in mission-critical systems, supercapacitor experience will be preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence complex ecosystems and drive partner-led commercial execution.
• Demonstrated ability to create and scale new business opportunities in emerging markets and technologies.
• Strong commercial acumen in pricing, contracts, and multi-stakeholder negotiations.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed across the US and globally to support customers.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with design-in to commercialization sales cycles and technical value selling.
• Familiarity with power reliability applications such as UPS ride-through, peak power support, and backup systems.
• The location will be our new HQ for this business. The Dallas region is a strong consideration.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law.
• As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.
• Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail].
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate.
• For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report.
• We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership.
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry.