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As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.\nThe success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.\nWe invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we canworktogether.\nAbout Houston\nExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.\nBy bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.\nThe campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.\nThe campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.\nLearn more about what we do in Houston here.\nWhat role you will play in our team\nWe are seeking a highly experienced Sales Development Manager to lead sales development, drive customer qualifications, and support the commercialization of advanced battery anode materials (BAM) for lithium-ion batteries. This role is essential to accelerating sales growth in the fast-paced EV and energy storage markets.\nThe ideal candidate will bring first-hand experience working within automotive OEMs and/or battery cell manufacturers, with a proven track record of negotiating with battery anode and/or cathode materials suppliers and a deep understanding of the battery materials value chain. They will excel in value-based selling, possess strong technical knowledge of anode materials, and have a strategic grasp of the evolving EV and battery customer landscape. You will be responsible for managing key accounts, identifying and developing new business opportunities, advancing product qualifications, and negotiating commercial agreements to closure.\nAs a key member of the Marketing & Sales team within our expanding Carbon Materials business, you will play a pivotal role in growing our Synthetic Graphite sales, ensuring long-term customer success and sustainable business growth.\nWhat you will do\n\nSales & Commercial Skills:\nProven track record in B2B technical sales, preferably in advanced battery materials or energy storage.\nStrong understanding of lithium-ion battery technology, especially anode materials.\nDirect experience working at or with automotive OEMs and/or battery cell manufacturers.\nDemonstrated success in negotiating with battery anode and/or cathode materials suppliers and navigating complex supply chains.\nExperience in value selling, customer qualification, onboarding, and commercialization of new products.\nAbility to develop and execute global sales strategies and manage long sales cycles.\nStrong interpersonal skills to build and maintain strategic customer relationships.\nExperience in negotiating contracts, pricing, and supply agreements.\nMarket Intelligence & Strategic Thinking:\nDeep understanding of the EV and battery materials ecosystem, including supplier dynamics and customer qualification processes.\nAbility to monitor and translate market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities into strategic recommendations for business growth.\nExperience in cross-functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and other stakeholders.\nAbout you\n\nEducation, Experience, & Skills:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields.\n10+ years of experience in technical sales, preferably in battery materials and/or EV/ESS related industries.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nComfortable with public speaking, customer presentations, and trade shows.\nMultilingual capabilities, international experience, and familiarity with CRM systems are a plus.\nYour benefits\nAn ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.\nWe offer you:\nPension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. \nSavings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match. \nWorkplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. \nCulture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. \nEmployee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you. \nDisability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.\nMore information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com\nPlease note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.\nStay connected with us\nLearn more at our website\nFollow us on LinkedIn and Instagram\nLike us on Facebook\nSubscribe our channel at YouTube\nExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.\nAlternate Location:\nNothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.\nExxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. 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