Business Development Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Title:  Business Development Manager Batteries Americas

Location: United States (Preferably based in Houston, Texas)

Business Line: Batteries

Reports To: Global Chief of Strategy New Business Office

External Clients: OEMs, Battery Cell, Cathode & Anode Manufacturers

Our client is the worlds leading producer of Niobium, a metal that belongs to the transition metals. When

very pure, its soft, ductile, and highly resistant to corrosion. Niobium products are obtained from

metallurgy processes and because it enhances properties and functionality, Niobium is used in a wide

range of materials, such as alloy steel and oxides, and applications in sectors like mobility, energy, and

construction. As the world transitions towards a greener future, role of Niobium-enhanced nanocrystalline

magnetic materials in applications like batteries, inverters/converters, on-board chargers, and charging

stations becomes indispensable in driving innovation towards a more sustainable and electrified world.

Niobium can contribute to the creation of more efficient and sustainable energy solutions, be it through

the advancement of next-generation batteries, or the development of powerful nanocrystalline magnetic

materials. Through its diverse roles in energy storage, conversion, and transfer, Niobium is assuming a

pivotal role in advancing the generation of cleaner energy, bringing us closer to a carbon-neutral future.

Due to expansion, they are seeking a Business Development Manager Batteries Americas to be

responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining customer accounts, with the focus in the global

supply chain of the lithium-ion battery market. The Business Development Manager will define and

implement a commercial strategy with the goal to increase the growth of niobium products sales among

selected OEM´s, battery cells, cathode, and anode manufacturer accounts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER BATTERIES - AMERICAS

Objective:

The Business Development Manager will assume a key role in developing, managing, and maintaining

customer accounts for the company, with the focus on the global supply chain of the lithium-ion battery

market. The Business Development Manager will define and implement a commercial strategy with the

goal to increase the growth of niobium products sales among selected OEM´s, battery cells, cathode, and

anode manufacturer accounts. We seek a talented, motivated, and top performer professional to join the

team in this role with experience in business development in a B2B environment.

Responsibilities:

Support business development in its engagement efforts to develop new potential customers for

niobium in the market of lithium-ion batteries.

Leverage and expand existing contact bases to develop new customers that could apply niobium

compounds for lithium-ion batteries. This includes researching and engaging with organizations

to develop additional leads for prospective customers, including but not limited to electric vehicle

manufacturers, lithium-ion battery manufacturers, cathode and anode manufacturers, energy

storage developers, electronic system integration manufacturers and material recyclers