Sr. Sales Director

• Develop and execute Maxwell's go-to-market strategy across priority segments, including AI data centers, grid infrastructure, industrial, and emerging applications. 

• Build and manage executive-level relationships with our customers including AIDC (system integrators, hyperscalers, power system OEM’s, compute platforms,etc), grid, automotive, and wind/industrial end markets.  Own the customer relationship as a representative of Maxwell.   

• Work closely with engineering and product planning to influence ecosystem players to design-in and deploy Maxwell supercapacitor solutions. 

• Lead the full commercial cycle: account mapping, opportunity qualification, pricing strategy, negotiation, contracting, and closure. 

• Identify and develop new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem relationships that accelerate growth. 

• Own global sales targets: bookings, revenue, margin, and forecast accuracy. 

• Coordinate with product, engineering, operations, legal, and marketing teams to ensure successful customer execution and on-time delivery. 

• Strengthen Maxwell market positioning through customer engagement, thought leadership, events, and partner co-marketing activities. 

• Monitor market trends, competitive movements, and customer needs to shape strategy and improve win rates. 

• Ensure disciplined CRM usage, weekly forecast reporting, and robust account plans for strategic customers. 

• Develop strategic partnerships with power infrastructure providers, UPS manufacturers, system integrators, and technology partners to accelerate market adoption. 

• Build, coach, and scale a high-performance commercial organization as the business grows. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus. 

• 10+ years of B2B sales/business development experience in energy storage, power electronics, data center infrastructure, or related technology sectors. 

• Proven success managing large strategic accounts, including hyperscalers and/or major OEMs/SIs. 

• Strong understanding of backup power solutions in mission-critical systems, supercapacitor experience will be preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence complex ecosystems and drive partner-led commercial execution. 

• Demonstrated ability to create and scale new business opportunities in emerging markets and technologies. 

• Strong commercial acumen in pricing, contracts, and multi-stakeholder negotiations. 

• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and cross-functional leadership skills. 

• Willingness to travel as needed across the US and globally to support customers. 

• Experience with design-in to commercialization sales cycles and technical value selling.  

• Familiarity with power reliability applications such as UPS ride-through, peak power support, and backup systems. 

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
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