Battery Value Chain Sales Manager

About the role

Alfa Laval is seeking a curious, collaborative, and self‑motivated Battery Value Chain Sales Manager to drive growth across clean‑technology and sustainability sectors that enable the energy transition. The role focuses on expanding business opportunities for the Energy Division within the Battery Value Chain and Critical Minerals market in the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales and business‑development strategies for the Battery Value Chain and Critical Minerals markets.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities through market research, prospecting, and lead generation.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with key customers, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with product management, applications, service, sales, and marketing teams to tailor technical and commercial solutions.
• Generate and manage a robust pipeline of leads aligned with strategic objectives.
• Analyze market trends and competitive activity to shape go‑to‑market strategies.
• Utilize CRM tools to track leads, opportunities, and project data.
• Partner with Marketing to raise awareness through events, conferences, and digital campaigns.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of sales, business‑development, or commercial experience in the industrial equipment market.
• Proven ability to identify, develop, and close complex business opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of developing and executing growth initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Highly motivated, customer‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Heat exchanger technologies (preferred).
• CRM platforms for pipeline and opportunity management.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary typically ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 annually.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plan.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equity.