Sesai
Sales Manager (Entry Level)
US · Junior
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 29 days ago
Machine LearningCRMSalesNegotiationExcelCustomer SuccessCustomer SupportRoboticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique; they are the first in the world to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI.
- This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones.
- What we Need: The SES AI Drones Business Unit team is seeking a motivated and technically minded Sales Manager.
Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of SES AI's battery portfolio and related technology.
- Identify and qualify new leads, set up discovery calls, and develop leads into opportunities.
- Maintain and accurate and healthy pipeline of leads, contacts, and customer interactions within CRM systems.
- Organization: Highly organized with the capacity to simultaneously manage a pipeline of active customer projects in various stages of development; strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Industry Knowledge: Background in sales, customer support, customer success, energy, or the battery industry.
- Background in sales, customer support, customer success, energy, or the battery industry.
- Nurture new opportunities and develop these into customers.
- Manage sales accounts internally and external communication with the customers and key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Proven sales and negotiation experience with a track record of successfully closing contracts, commercial agreements, or complex B2B deals.
- Ability to travel globally when needed to attend trade shows and conferences.
- Negotiation Expertise: Proven sales and negotiation experience with a track record of successfully closing contracts, commercial agreements, or complex B2B deals.
- Travel: Ability to travel globally when needed to attend trade shows and conferences.
Nice to have
- Communication Skills: Highly persuasive communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- comfortable pitching and adapting messages for stakeholders ranging from C-suite to engineers.
- Customer Success: Deep understanding of customer voice and requirements
- ability to pitch technical solutions and elevate broader business goals.
- Risk Management: An aggressive, proactive approach to identifying deal-blocking risks and solving problems before they impact timelines or budgets.
- comfortable working independently and being outspoken about what is needed to close deals.
- demonstrated passion for innovation, batteries, and the defense sector.
Skills
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Excel at collaborating across teams and working side-by-side with technical and leadership teams.
- The salary range for this position as required under applicable pay transparency laws.
- Salary Range
- $80,000 - $100,000 USD
Compensation
- $80,000 - $100,000 USD
- Eager to engage with partners and learn new technologies; demonstrated passion for innovation, batteries, and the defense sector.
- The salary range for this position as required under applicable pay transparency laws.
Benefits
- A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
Company info
- SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to accelerating the world's energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management.
- We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of cutting-edge machine learning into our research and development.
- To learn more about us, please visit: www.ses.ai
- What We Offer:
- The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project-accelerating the global energy transition-with a clear and broad public impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.
- What we Need:
- The SES AI Drones Business Unit team is seeking a motivated and technically minded Sales Manager.
- This is an entry-level position ideal for someone who is passionate about technology, marketing, and customer engagement.
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