Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PROOF. is a high-growth advanced materials company focused on building a secure North American battery supply chain. They are seeking a Vice President of Sales to lead the global commercial strategy and customer engagement in the lithium-ion battery sector, aiming to scale revenue and establish long-term partnerships with key manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s commercial strategy across global battery markets
• Build and manage relationships with lithium-ion battery manufacturers, OEMs, and strategic supply chain partners
• Lead customer qualification and commercialization efforts for advanced battery materials
• Manage the full commercial lifecycle from early technical engagement through long-term supply agreements
• Support strategic partnerships, joint development programs, and customer expansion initiatives
• Collaborate closely with technical and operations teams to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities
• Develop sales forecasts, pricing strategies, market intelligence, and pipeline management processes
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and commercial negotiations globally
• Build and lead a high-performing commercial organization as the business scales

Skills

• 10+ years of commercial or business development experience within the battery materials or lithium-ion battery industry
• Proven track record selling technical products into battery manufacturers or OEM supply chains
• Strong understanding of battery qualification cycles, supply agreements, and customer approval processes
• Experience managing strategic accounts and complex commercial negotiations
• Demonstrated success scaling commercial operations in high-growth industrial or technology environments
• Strong technical communication skills and ability to interface with engineering and procurement stakeholders
• Experience working internationally across Asia, North America, and/or Europe
• Existing relationships with major battery manufacturers, cell producers, or EV supply chain companies
• Experience with advanced anode materials or critical battery raw materials
• Familiarity with global battery manufacturing expansion trends and localization strategies
• Background in startup, scale-up, or rapidly growing industrial organizations

Company Overview