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Sales Director

Sales Director

Crossley ScottFremont, CA, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Battery / Energy Storage Recruitment Specialist | USA

The company is a global leader in advanced battery technology and energy storage solutions, with a strong foundation in research, innovation, and large-scale manufacturing. Committed to driving the clean energy transition across mobility, grid-scale, and commercial sectors, the organization is now expanding into the data center market. As part of this strategic growth, a dedicated Data Center Division is being established to deliver high-performance, sustainable power solutions for the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure sector.

We're looking for a driven and visionary Sales Director to build and lead a new Data Center Sales Division from the ground up . You'll shape the market strategy, forge partnerships with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and key integrators, and spearhead growth across a fast-evolving data center landscape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Division Setup & Strategy
  • Define and execute the strategic roadmap for entry into the global data center market.
  • Develop the division's business model, sales processes, and market engagement strategies.
  • Identify high-value market segments (hyperscale, edge, and enterprise data centers).
  • Business Development
  • Build and manage relationships with key decision-makers in hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and EPC partners.
  • Identify, qualify, and pursue strategic sales opportunities for Gotion's energy storage and power solutions.
  • Lead contract negotiations, proposals, and technical-commercial presentations.
  • Partnerships & Market Expansion
  • Establish strategic alliances with OEMs, power infrastructure integrators, and engineering firms.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to tailor solutions to data center requirements (redundancy, uptime, thermal management, energy efficiency).
  • Provide market feedback to inform product roadmap and technology positioning.
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Build and lead a high-performing sales team as the division grows.
  • Set clear KPIs, sales targets, and growth metrics.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer-centricity.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in B2B sales within the data center, energy storage, or power infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven success in launching or scaling a new business unit or product line.
  • Deep understanding of data center power systems UPS / BESS solutions , and mission-critical energy management
  • Strong network with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and EPCs in the data center space.
  • Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Willingness to travel (~30–40%).
  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to build a new business vertical within a global clean energy leader.
  • Access to advanced energy technology platform and global manufacturing resources.
  • Dynamic, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment.

    • Must be based in or near Fremont, CA.

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