Account Manager – Li-ion Battery Industry
About Forge Battery:
Forge Battery is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forge Nano Inc. a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets and Li-Ion Batteries. Forge Battery is seeking an Account Manager reporting to the Director of Sales.
We are growing rapidly and are seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our team and drive strategic customer engagement within the Li-ion battery industry.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a seasoned Account Manager with deep roots in the Li-ion battery industry to lead strategic customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive sales growth. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of account management experience, including 5+ years specifically focused on the Li-ion battery sector. A strong understanding of battery materials, manufacturing processes, and the global Li-ion supply chain is essential.
This role is customer-facing, results-driven, and requires frequent travel to engage with clients, attend industry events, and close deals. A technical background in materials science or a related field is highly preferred to enable effective communication with both customer technical teams and internal engineering staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow key accounts within the Li-ion battery ecosystem including pack manufacturers, OEMs, integrators, and strategic partners.
- Drive business development activities from lead generation through deal closure.
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnership success.
- Collaborate closely with internal technical teams to align Forge Nano’s solutions with customer needs.
- Develop and execute account strategies aligned with company sales targets and strategic goals.
- Provide market and customer feedback to help shape product development and strategic planning.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in account management or business development roles.
- 5+ years of direct experience working with or selling into the Li-ion battery industry.
- Proven track record of sales success, closing high-value opportunities in Li-ion cell sales.
- Strong knowledge of Li-ion battery technology, materials, and global supply chain.
- Bachelor's degree required; technical degree in materials science, chemistry, or engineering strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, strategic thinker with a strong customer-first mindset.
Work Environment
Work will predominately occur in an office environment. When on the manufacturing floor, the employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toe shoes, lab coat. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required. Forge Nano follows all recommended COVID-19 safety protocols and accepted candidates must be willing to adhere to these policies.
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 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. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
Travel
- Attend and represent Forge Nano at trade shows, conferences, and client meetings globally (up to 50% travel).
Compensation/Benefits
- $92K – 105K
- Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, PTO, Flexible Spending Account and 401(k) plan with additional voluntary benefits.
Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.