Forge Nano, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Director, Battery Sales
Thornton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expForge Nano Inc is a fast-growing materials company focused on manufacturing nano-scale coatings, particularly for lithium-ion batteries. They are seeking a Director of Battery Sales to develop and implement sales strategies, lead a diverse sales team, and analyze market trends to drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
AutomotiveConsumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologyNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Develop and implement innovative, world-class sales strategies and tactics to meet and exceed aggressive revenue targets and drive market expansion
Recruit, form, lead, coach and mentor a diverse sales team in technical and behavioral competencies, setting clear goals that result in high-impact business results in dynamic environment
Establish sales processes and KPIs to track and measure performance; optimize sales effectiveness while providing regular updates to the executive team and BOD
Work closely with the executive team, providing valuable insights and contributing to the overall strategic direction in alignment with overall business objectives of the company
Analyze market trends, customer needs, benchmarks, and competitor landscapes to identify growth opportunities and develop actionable plans
Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales strategies with product launches and promotions
Work with Engineering / R&D teams to identify future product market opportunities for 27100 cylindrical cells, Pouch and Prismatic cells, & Module Pack Assembly
Participate in and be accountable to financial analysis, and forecasting / pipeline management, working closely with the finance team to ensure sales goals are aligned with overall financial objectives
Cultivate, negotiate and maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, maximize market presence, and customer retention
Collaborate with various departments, including marketing, operations, and customer success, to drive alignment and foster a cohesive company culture around delivering flawless new product launches that meet / exceed customer expectations
Qualification
Required
5-10+ years of sales leadership experience in the Li-ion battery space
Proven and demonstrable ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans that drive significant revenue growth, demonstrating a history of exceeding sales targets and fulfilling leadership responsibilities as needed to perform on contractual obligations
3-5+ years in program management and related roles
Prior experience working in a fast-paced, start up, high-growth environment
3+ years experience negotiating and enforcing contracts, supporting procurement activities, and securing supply chain
Current passport, ability to travel globally as the job requires
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred
Preferred
Advanced degree in Business, or an Engineering discipline
Relevant Sales experience in cylindrical and pouch style battery electrodes, cell assembly & testing. Module and Pack experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance
Holidays
PTO
FSA
401(k) plan with company match
Company
Forge Nano, Inc.
Forge Nano strengthens critical infrastructure – from semiconductors to batteries – at the atomic level.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$123.82MKey Investors
General Motors VenturesHanwha AerospaceTownsend Capital
2025-04-29Series D· $40M
2024-10-16Series Unknown· $10M
2023-05-30Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Paul Lichty
CEO and Co-Founder
David King
Founder and Director Of Technology
Recent News
2025-12-15
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