Account Director, Japan
Core
Own commercial success and market entry strategy in Japan for battery materials, cultivating executive relationships with battery cell makers and OEMs.
Role type
Senior Account Director (Automotive & Consumer Electronics)
Builds
Battery materials for electric vehicles and consumer devices
Domain
Clean energy / Battery materials / Automotive supply chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic account management, C-level negotiation, multi-year forecasting, technical business development, Japanese market expertise, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience selling novel products with long qualification cycles, familiarity with Japanese business culture
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define and execute comprehensive account strategies for key accounts in Japan, cultivate deep multi-level relationships with key decision-makers, lead complex commercial negotiations and manage the entire sales cycle, act as primary commercial point of contact for account management, mentor junior commercial team members, stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
