Global Sales Leader

Alkegen Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

3 Locations Full-time Mid-level Sales Leadership

Mid-level Sales Leadership role at Alkegen. 3 Locations · full-time · $148,000–$180,000 base.

SalaryStated by Alkegen

$148,000 – $180,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set the global sales strategy and stage-based process for advanced anode battery materials
Build the pipeline, qualify prospects, and move opportunities toward signed contracts
Develop customer relationships, uncover needs, and shape solutions with internal teams
Track market trends and competitors to uncover actionable growth opportunities
Work with application engineering on customer technical teams and data needs

What you bring

Bring proven battery-sector sales experience and strong knowledge of lithium-ion technology
Show success commercializing emerging battery materials, ideally silicon anodes or similar next-generation technologies
Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or another STEM discipline
Bring five to ten years of new-business development experience and a record of selling breakthrough technologies
Communicate technical value clearly, build partner opportunities, hold a valid driver's license, and accept substantial travel

Who this fits

You’ll suit a commercially driven technology seller who can work independently, collaborate across teams, and project a vision with a hunter mindset. The role may be based in Dallas, Tonawanda, or the Michigan Sales Office, with work tied to the assigned location’s onsite or hybrid expectations. Remote candidates must live near a major airport, and at least half of the role requires travel

From the employer

Job Requirements

Important – Required Experience

This position requires proven battery industry experience, including knowledge of lithium-ion battery technologies and a demonstrated track record of selling emerging battery technologies, such as silicon anode or other next-generation battery materials. Candidates must also have the ability to communicate the value of new technologies and develop commercial opportunities with customers and strategic partners.

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Summary:

As the Global Sales Leader, you will define and implement the Sales Strategy and process for an Advanced Technology Anode Battery Material. You will drive customer engagement, opportunity selection, sales, and contract process discipline. You will be laser focused on pipeline build, and in turn, driving opportunities through defined sales stages and closing. You will manage a stage gated sales process and report out on sales status to the wider business.

Customer Relationship Management:

Establish relationships with current and potential clients.
Ask Difficult questions to kill or advance
Understand customer needs and provide tailored growth solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer requirements.

Sales Planning and Execution:

Develop a comprehensive global sales plan.
Identify and qualify new sales leads.
Direct contractual negotiations for new business.
Fully execute sales pipeline opportunities to achieve sales goals.
Manage the stage gated sales process to give full visibility of commercial status and forecast

Market Research and Analysis:

Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Identify growth opportunities and potential clients with actionable programs.
Monitor competitor activities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Technical Expertise:

Work closely with our Application Engineering Leader to engage with customer technical teams/data needs

Qualifications/ Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
Proven experience in sales within a technology/high quality application field (Automotive, Aerospace, Lithium Ion Battery, other), although Battery Experience is a required demonstrated Sales performance is equally important.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5 to 10 years of professional experience in new business development with a track record of successfully commercializing breakthrough technologies
Hunter mentality and ability to project a vision across a team
Valid driver’s license.
A minimum of 50% travel will be required. Remote candidates must be located near a major airport.

Required Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of the battery industry, with experience in lithium-ion battery technologies.
Proven experience selling emerging battery technologies, preferably including silicon anode technology or other next-generation battery materials.
Demonstrated ability to communicate the value of new technologies and build commercial opportunities with customers and strategic partners.

Location

This position may be based in Dallas, TX; Tonawanda, NY; or the Michigan Sales Office, depending on the selected candidate's location and business needs. Candidates are expected to work from their assigned location in accordance with the role's onsite/hybrid requirements.

New York Pay Transparency

For candidates based in Tonawanda, NY, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $148,000.00 – $180,000.00
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.