Director of Business Development
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This role is for a Commercial and Business Development Leader to drive B2B growth in new energy, lithium battery technology, chemical materials, and AI-powered scientific solutions. The leader will scale the commercial team, acquire enterprise customers, shape market strategy, and position technical solutions for high-value R&D environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead B2B sales in the new energy and chemical materials ecosystem
- Manage the full enterprise account lifecycle
- Identify and acquire customers for AI enabled smart lab automation and material discovery solutions
- Conduct market analysis across energy OEMs and chemical producers to define strategic opportunities
- Translate complex technical requirements into clear solution proposals for product and engineering teams
- Deliver compelling technical presentations that articulate value across battery and chemical workflows
- Manage negotiations through to signed commercial agreements
- Maintain deep domain understanding of customer R&D pipelines across battery and material science
Requirements
- Degree in Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
- Early career experience in a hands-on technical role
- Progression into sales or business development
- Proven track record in technical B2B sales, negotiating and closing enterprise accounts
- Strong domain literacy across battery materials, lithium battery technology, and broader new energy markets
Qualifications
- Degree in Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
- Early career experience in a hands-on technical role, followed by a progression into sales or business development; Proven track record in technical B2B sales, negotiating and closing enterprise accounts.
Nice to Have
- Experience commercializing AI for Science or smart lab automation solutions
- Background at major battery manufacturers or suppliers such as BYD, CALB, Wanhua, or similar
- Experience selling advanced or frontier technology solutions
Skills
* Required skills
About DeepRec.ai
A fast growing energy technology company combining advanced materials engineering with machine learning to develop next generation Li Metal and Li ion battery technologies, using an AI-driven platform for material discovery and laboratory automation.