Sales Manager - Battery Materials / Specialty Chemicals Job at System One, The Woodlands, TX

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  • System One
  • The Woodlands, TX

Job Description


Position: Sales Manager - Battery Materials / Specialty Chemicals
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Travel: 35–60% domestic and international

Overview:
System One is assisting a global battery materials and specialty chemical company in hiring a Sales Managers to support its North American growth strategy. This position is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in The Woodlands, TX.

The Sales Manager will lead business development and account strategy efforts across key automotive and Tier 1 manufacturing customers. This is a high-impact role responsible for expanding the company’s footprint in the North American battery market. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in chemical materials and experience managing large enterprise relationships across technical and commercial functions.

Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
  • 5–8 years of technical B2B sales experience in the chemical materials or battery industry
  • Deep knowledge of electrolytes, lithium-ion battery systems, and OEM purchasing cycles
  • Proven track record of managing strategic accounts and closing large deals
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages, especially mandarin is an added plus, but this role works with the American market primarily
  • Willingness to travel extensively (50%+), including regular domestic trips and international events
  • Experience in green hydrogen, ammonia, or related specialty chemical markets is a plus

Responsibilities:
  • Own and drive account strategy, relationship management, and revenue growth with key OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
  • Translate customer needs into actionable internal plans across sales, technical, and R&D teams
  • Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and commercial planning
  • Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and proposals
  • Maintain regular in-person engagement with clients through site visits, meetings, and presentations
  • Monitor market trends and identify business development opportunities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product introductions and customer onboarding
  • Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts, reporting, and market intelligence
  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences
  • Act as the internal advocate for customer needs, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and business objectives


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

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