Director, Battery Sales - Thornton - Forge Nano Inc.

Description

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Join our team. Our team of experts makes it all possible. At Forge Nano, we work hard while having fun. We are a world‑leading materials science company with competitive benefits, great surroundings and amazing co‑workers. When you join Forge Nano, you join a team that thrives on collaboration and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions that transform products and industries.

Director, Battery Sales

Full‑Time in Thornton, CO - Hybrid (Remote and In Person)

Director, Battery Sales

Forge Nano Inc is a fast‑growing materials company focused on manufacturing nano‑scale coatings across a wide range of markets. Our vision is to be recognized for the highest quality lithium‑ion batteries made in the USA. Forge Nano is seeking a Director, Battery Sales to contribute to our success.

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership:
  • 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 a 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.
• Market Analysis and Growth:
  • 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 27,100 cylindrical cells, pouch and prismatic cells, and module pack assembly.
• Financial Analysis and Planning:
  • Participate in and be accountable to financial analysis, forecasting, and pipeline management, working closely with the finance team to ensure sales goals are aligned with overall financial objectives.
• Customer Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate, negotiate and maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, maximizing market presence, and customer retention.
• Team Collaboration:
  • 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10+ years of sales leadership experience in the Li‑ion battery space.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans that drive significant revenue growth, with a history of exceeding sales targets.
• 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 and ability to travel globally as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work will be in an office or manufacturing environment. When in the manufacturing environment, the employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel‑toe shoes, lab coat, and a hard hat. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

TRAVEL

Frequent travel (>50%) may be required.

Compensation/Benefits

• $140K – 210K base, plus very competitive commission program for up to 10% of base. Forge Nano may adjust base compensation from that listed depending on the applicant's skill level.
• Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, PTO, FSA, 401(k) plan with company match.
• This position will remain open until filled. Apply by following the included links.
• Forge Nano does not use AI to screen applications. All applicants for a position are reviewed by real people on the HR and hiring teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Culture

• "At Forge Nano we push the bounds of thin film coating technology. By designing control systems, I get to collaborate with and learn from experts in ALD every day." – Theodore Champ, Application Engineer II
• "Forge Nano is a place where bold ideas turn into real technology. I get to work on things that truly matter with people who genuinely care." – Joel Kirner, Principal Battery Scientist
• "The bottleneck to the energy transition isn't just mining—it's the surface chemistry. If we can't stabilize materials at the atomic level while processing thousands of tons, we don't have a gigafactory; we have a science project." – Person, Chief Operations Officer – Global Battery Manufacturing
• "Every project is a chance to bridge innovation and real‑world application, helping turn cutting‑edge ideas into tangible results that make a global impact." – Kyle Ingham, Senior Service Engineer
• "Forge Battery delivers the world's most durable high‑energy cells. By integrating Atomic Armor at the particle level, we neutralize the chemical instability of high‑nickel chemistries, unlocking performance that Tier‑1 incumbents cannot match." – James Trevey, Chief Technology Officer
• "The collaborative environment that Forge Nano fosters makes our research enjoyable AND impactful. I love coming to work and knowing that my team is changing the world through innovation." – Sara Harris, R&D Engineer II
• "There are always exciting projects happening. You get to see the direct impact of your efforts, and I appreciate working with such thoughtful, collaborative people." – Brianna Boeyink, Applications Engineer
• "The ALDx platform provides faster R&D, superior film properties, a smooth transition to HVM and stable performance over tool life. Our ALDx line will accelerate your development roadmap and ensure ALD enables your device." – Matt Weimer, Director of R&D