Lyten
Senior Sales Manager, UAV Batteries
Remote - California · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$155k-$233kDetected 51 days ago
CRMSalesProcurementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.
- We're entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
- We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer.
Responsibilities
- Develop and Execute Sales Strategy: Create and implement a strategic sales plan to penetrate and expand market share within the UAV sector. Identify key target accounts in both commercial and defense segments.
- Serve as a Technical Expert: Develop a deep technical understanding of Lyten's Li-S battery technology and articulate its performance advantages (higher energy density, lower weight, improved safety) to a technical audience.
- Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work closely with the product development, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer requirements are met and to provide market feedback for future product innovation.
- Attend Industry Events: Represent Lyten at relevant industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to build brand awareness and generate new leads.
- Develop and Execute Sales Strategy: Create and implement a strategic sales plan to penetrate and expand market share within the UAV sector.
- Create and implement a strategic sales plan to penetrate and expand market share within the UAV sector.
- Develop a deep technical understanding of Lyten's Li-S battery technology and articulate its performance advantages (higher energy density, lower weight, improved safety) to a technical audience.
- Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
Requirements
- Master's degree in engineering, technology, or a related field AND 7 + years of related experience in Sales, Business to Business, Military sales or a related area OR bachelor's degree in engineering, technology or a related field AND 9 + years of related experience in Sales, Business to Business, Military sales
- In-depth knowledge of the UAV market, its applications, and key players in both commercial and defense sectors.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and growing business revenue.
- Proven ability to sell complex, high-value technology solutions and navigate both commercial and government procurement environments.
- Experience selling advanced technology solutions, with a strong preference for candidates with direct experience in the battery, aerospace, or defense industries.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using CRM software and sales analytics tools.
- Willingness to travel to meet with clients and attend industry events.
- Physical Requirements:
- This role will require long periods of standing and heavy travel
Skills
- Senior Sales Manager, UAV Batteries
- Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress - together.
Compensation
- This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
- We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer.
- The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.
- New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
- In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)
- Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:
Benefits
- This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
- In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)
- The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.
Company info
- Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success - where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone's ideas are heard.
- Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
- Prepare and Deliver Proposals: Create and present compelling technical proposals, demonstrations, and product overviews to potential customers.
- Create and present compelling technical proposals, demonstrations, and product overviews to potential customers.
Equal opportunity
- Lyten is an equal opportunity employer.
- EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Visa & Work Authorization
- require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions
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