Sales Manager ESS

Gotion, Inc. Open · verified Sep 12, 2026

Fremont Manager Sales Leadership

Mid-level Sales Leadership role at Gotion, Inc.. Fremont · $100,000–$140,000 base.

SalaryStated by Gotion, Inc.

$100,000 – $140,000

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

Build a marketing and sales team that works with internal and external technical specialists
Create practices for BESS projects across residential, commercial, industrial, utility-scale, and UPS applications
Set delivery targets, track construction and acquisition activity, and share status with global teams
Attend industry events, monitor competitive trends, and develop battery-storage vendor relationships
Negotiate agreements with customers, partners, vendors, consultants, and installation subcontractors

What you bring

Bring at least two years in business development and two years in the energy sector focused on ESS
Hold a bachelor’s degree in finance, marketing, or a related field; an MBA is preferred
Communicate and network effectively with varied stakeholders
Have experience in a startup or comparable environment
Apply global experience and understand multicultural influences on business decisions

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can lead team formation, contribute ESS expertise, and work across commercial, technical, procurement, construction, and EPC relationships. The role calls for global perspective, comfort with multicultural decision-making, and participation in industry networking. The listed location is Fremont, United States.

From the employer

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Build a functional team that is specialized in marketing and sales while
interacting with technical personnel internally and externally
Develop and implement best practices for small to large BESS projects for all
product lines, including residential, commercial, industrial, utility scale, UPS
Act as a domain expert on BESS, cooperate with parent ESS related parties,
review and challenge financial considerations and approve the optimal
solution for projects
Develop metrics and targets for achieving continuous improvement in
project delivery
Establish methods for tracking construction progress, acquisition
opportunities, new market identification presenting the report status to our
global team
Participate in industry conferences, networking committees etc. and maintain
close connection to trends in the competitive market
Develop relationships with key technology vendors in the battery energy
storage related industry with procurement, construction, and EPC
Negotiate contracts with key customers, partners, vendors, consultants,
installation subcontractors to leverage and scale Gotion’s ESS competitive
position in the world

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in Business Development
BA in Finance, Marketing, or other related Field (MBA preferred)
2+ years in the energy sector, specifically ESS
Excellent communication and networking skills
Experience working in a startup or similar environment
Global experience and an understanding of multicultural nuances that drive
the decision-making process

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.

Expected Pay Range$100,000—$140,000 USD

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.