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Commercial & Business Development Leader

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sesai logoSesai · Greater Boston (woburn, Ma) – On-site/hybrid
Full-timeHybrid3mo ago
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Requirements

  • AI4Science Focus: Direct experience with the commercialization of AI4Science platforms, data-driven solutions, or smart lab automation systems.
  • Target Background: Previous experience at major battery manufacturers or suppliers (e.g., BYD, CALB, Wanhua) or at specialized smart-lab automation companies.
  • Frontier Tech Sales: Experience selling frontier tech solutions, demonstrating an ability to educate the market and secure early adopters.

Benefits

A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project-accelerating the global energy transition-with a clear and broad public impact.Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.What we Need:Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Sales & Market StrategyLead technical B2B sales efforts within the new energy, lithium battery, and chemical materials markets, managing the entire enterprise account lifecycle.Identify and secure clients in frontier technology areas, specifically driving the adoption of AI-powered smart lab solutions.Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify key opportunities and strategic partnerships within the energy OEM market and chemical materials industry.Client Engagement & Solution DeliveryTranslate complex customer needs and technical challenges into clear solution requirements for the product and engineering teams.Develop and deliver compelling technical solution presentations that articulate the unique value proposition of our AI solutions within material science workflows.Manage the negotiation process, driving agreements to completion and securing commercial success.Domain & Product IntegrationMaintain a deep understanding of customer battery/chemical material workflows, effectively communicating the value of our AI4Science ecosystem, including laboratory automation.Education and/or Experience:Education: B.A. or B.S. in Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related technical field.Career Path: A career progression that began in a technical role (e.g., Chemical Engineer) and transitioned into a customer technical supporting sales or business development position.Technical B2B Sales: Proven track record in technical B2B sales, negotiating and closing enterprise accounts in relevant markets (e.g., new energy, battery, chemical materials).Domain Literacy: Deep technical literacy in battery materials, lithium battery technology, and the broader new energy ecosystem.Health insuranceEquity / stock options

Additional Information

SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to accelerating the world's energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of cutting-edge machine learning into our research and development. Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique; they are the first in the world to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI. This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones . To learn more about us, please visit: www.ses.ai


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