Director, Account Management

4 weeks ago


Alameda, United States Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. Full time
Director, Account Management (Automotive, Europe)About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

As a Director of Account Management with a focus on European Automotive customers, you are responsible for shaping the strategy for customer engagements, ensuring internal cohesion, and cultivating strong client relationships. You will work with our European auto customers to identify, qualify and progress commercial opportunities in collaboration with technical and commercial stakeholders within Sila. You will be responsible for crafting contractual agreements for these engagements and multi-year forecasts, and tracking demand across customers. You will manage a team and coordinate with contractors on a global scale.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Monitors and tracks demand across various European auto customers, creating a multi-year forecast to support strategic planning.
  • Promotes the best interests of Sila by identifying and implementing best practices and workflows for customer engagements. Advocates for a specific direction, both technical and commercial, when interacting with customers. Mentors team members on effective customer interactions, setting clear meeting goals and communication guidelines.
  • Drives the strategy and success of customer programs by developing and adhering to project plans, budgets, and timelines. Champions schedule adherence by supporting the team in meeting project obligations and managing customer expectations.
  • Works closely with product management to understand customer product roadmaps, requirements, and tradeoffs, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent combination of experience and education; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
  • Proven experience in account management, project management, and team leadership.
  • 7-10 years of experience selling into automotive supply chains; experience with batteries or battery components is preferred.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in English. Fluency in German is preferred.
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in understanding complex technical and commercial concepts.
  • International experience and familiarity with European markets, especially Germany.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and customer-centric environment.
  • Previous experience in technology or related industries is preferred.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
  • At least 50% travel required, both domestic and international.
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location.

The starting base pay for this role is between $198,000 and $250,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.

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