Strategic Partnerships Manager: Battery Materials Growth

Green New Energy Materials; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Green New Energy Materials (GNEM) is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to advance long-term growth by developing relationships with customers, suppliers, research groups, industry groups, and strategic partners. The role combines business development, account management, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration to create value for GNEM and its partners.

The ideal candidate will understand battery materials, EVs, and clean-energy industries and engage with diverse

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, sales, product management, or commercial operations.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, battery materials, automotive, energy storage, renewable energy, or industrial markets.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, suppliers, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Serve as primary contact for partnership discussions and collaboration initiatives.
• Support contract discussions, partnership agreements, and joint development opportunities.
• Identify new business opportunities within battery materials, energy storage, EV, semiconductor, and clean-energy markets.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop partnership strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Represent GNEM at industry conferences, trade shows, customer meetings, and networking events.
• Build relationships with government agencies, economic development organizations, and industry associations.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments.
• Coordinate responses to customer requests and partnership opportunities.
• Prepare executive reports and recommendations regarding partnership opportunities.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain/Marketing/Chemistry/Materials Science

Job description

Green New Energy Materials (GNEM) is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to advance long-term growth by developing relationships with customers, suppliers, research groups, industry groups, and strategic partners. The role combines business development, account management, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration to create value for GNEM and its partners.

The ideal candidate will understand battery materials, EVs, and clean-energy industries and engage with diverse