Vice President, Commercial - EV Battery Materials

Shanghai Permanent RMB1,000,000 - RMB2,000,000 per year View Job Description
An unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming an innovative material platform into a commercially successful business serving the global battery supply chain.
  • Founding Team Equity
  • To Lead an Unicorn Business

About Our Client

Company has developed a proprietary functional material designed for lithium-ion battery applications across electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The technology has completed validation, secured its first commercial order, and is entering the next phase of customer qualification, production scale-up, and market expansion.

Job Description

    • Develop and execute commercial growth strategies
    • Expand relationships with battery manufacturers, material suppliers, and strategic partners
    • Lead customer qualification and supplier approval activities
    • Build and manage commercial, business development, and account management functions
    • Drive revenue growth through customer acquisition and commercialization initiatives
    • Work closely with manufacturing and technical teams to support production ramp-up and customer delivery



The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of experience in battery materials, specialty chemicals, conductive additives, electronic materials, or related industries
  • Proven track record in commercial leadership and strategic customer development
  • Strong understanding of qualification processes within the EV battery and energy storage supply chain
  • Experience supporting new product introduction and industrial-scale commercialization
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a growth-stage environment

What's on Offer

  • Proprietary material supporting next-generation battery performance
  • Commercial order already secured
  • Production launch approaching
  • Competitive compensation package including equity participation
  • Direct influence on company growth strategy and market expansion
Contact
Kino Jiang
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7143908
Phone number
+8621 6026 8040

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kino Jiang
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8040
Job Reference
JN-112026-7143908

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.