BESS Sales Director

Opportunity to join a Tier 1 Battery and ESS manufacturer as a Sales Director in their Fremont / Bay Area US Headquarters. Must have strong track record of utility-scale BESS Sales experience. Responsibilities * Build a functional team that is specialized in marketing and sales while interacting with technical personnel internally and externally * Develop and implement best practices for small to large BESS projects for all product lines, including residential, commercial, industrial, utility scale, UPS * Act as a domain expert on BESS, cooperate with parent ESS related parties, review and challenge financial considerations and approve the optimal solution for projects * Develop metrics and targets for achieving continuous improvement in project delivery * Establish methods for tracking construction progress, acquisition opportunities, new market identification presenting the report status to our global team * Participate in industry conferences, networking committees and maintain close connection to trends in the competitive market * Develop relationships with key technology vendors in the battery energy storage related industry with procurement, construction, and EPC * Negotiate contracts with key customers, partners, vendors, consultants, installation subcontractors to leverage and scale Company's ESS competitive position in the world Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in Business Development * 2+ years in the energy sector, specifically ESS * Excellent communication and networking skills * Experience working in a startup or similar environment * Global experience and an understanding of multicultural nuances that drive the decision-making process