Strategic Sales Director - Mobility & Industrial Tech

USA Rare Earth, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth, Inc. seeks a Senior Sales Director for Mobility, Industrial, and Advanced Technology to drive commercial growth across automotive, industrial motors, and robotics markets.

The role manages an end-to-end book of business, from strategic account planning to demand forecasting and program growth, partnering with Product Management, Engineering, and Operations. The ideal candidate brings deep OEM relationships and a proven ability to navigate long, technical sales cycles while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Engineering or a related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial or sales experience, including 5+ years focused on mobility, industrial, advanced technology, or an adjacent industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive demand generation and close orders with OEM customers across the assigned region.
• Own and grow end-to-end book of business across focus markets and serve as the primary relationship owner for key accounts.
• Develop and execute account plans aligned to annual revenue targets.
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing strategy, and commercial terms for new and renewal business.
• Represent USA Rare Earth at tradeshows, conferences, and customer events to build brand presence and generate opportunities.

Skills

Executive presence

CRM proficiency

Travel 60%+

Industrial sales

Strategic account planning

Demand forecasting

OEM relationships

Contract negotiations

End-to-end book of business

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Salesforce

Job description

USA Rare Earth, Inc. seeks a Senior Sales Director for Mobility, Industrial, and Advanced Technology to drive commercial growth across automotive, industrial motors, and robotics markets.

The role manages an end-to-end book of business, from strategic account planning to demand forecasting and program growth, partnering with Product Management, Engineering, and Operations. The ideal candidate brings deep OEM relationships and a proven ability to navigate long, technical sales cycles while