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Senior Director Sales & Marketing

Pay: $250,000 per year
Location: Manteno, IL · Hybrid
Job type: Full-time
Level: Director
Experience: 10+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Listed: 31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

B2B technical sales
revenue growth
go-to-market strategy

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Job Title: Senior Director, Sales & Marketing
Location: Manteno, IL (Onsite/Hybrid as required)
Department: Gotion Americas, Sales & Marketing Platform
Reports To: Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Legal Entity: Gotion Inc

About the Role

The Senior Director, Sales & Marketing is a senior commercial leader responsible for accelerating U.S. revenue growth, market penetration, and commercial capability build-out in a high-growth new energy business.

This role combines strategic ownership and operational execution, leading regional sales and marketing teams while building a scalable, disciplined commercial engine. The position plays a critical role in bridging U.S. market dynamics with global (Asia-based) strategy, ensuring alignment, speed, and execution excellence.

Scope & Impact

Organization scope: Regional Sales, Marketing, and Sales Operations
Market focus: Energy Storage (ESS), EV, Battery, Industrial Energy Solutions
Mandate: Drive revenue + build capability + scale commercial infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Growth & Market Expansion
Own and deliver regional revenue targets and market share growth
Develop and execute strategic account plans across OEMs, utilities, EPCs, and integrators
Identify and capture new market opportunities in ESS, EV, and energy transition sectors
Build long-term customer partnerships and ecosystem influence
Sales Leadership & Team Performance
Lead and scale a high-performing regional commercial team
Establish clear performance metrics, pipeline rigor, and accountability culture
Upgrade team capability in complex sales, deal execution, and customer engagement
Go-to-Market & Marketing Strategy
Define and execute integrated go-to-market strategy aligned with business priorities
Strengthen brand positioning and market credibility in the U.S.
Drive customer segmentation, product positioning, and value proposition clarity
Sales Operations & Commercial Discipline
Build and institutionalize sales operating cadence (forecasting, pipeline reviews, CRM discipline)
Implement KPI-driven performance management (conversion, deal velocity, margin)
Optimize pricing strategy, contract structure, and commercial governance
Cross-Regional Leadership
Serve as a key bridge between U.S. commercial teams and global headquarters
Align execution with global product roadmap and supply chain capabilities
Drive cross-cultural integration to improve decision speed and execution quality

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
10-15+ years of progressive experience in Sales, Marketing, or Commercial Leadership
Proven track record of delivering revenue growth in a $300M-$500M scale business
Strong experience in B2B technical / industrial sales environments
Demonstrated capability in sales operations, forecasting, and pipeline management
Experience operating in high-growth, fast-changing environments
Strong leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder alignment skills

Industry Experience (Required)

Direct experience in New Energy / Energy Storage / EV / Battery / Power Systems
Strong preference for candidates from or with exposure to:
Tesla
Rivian
Fluence
AESC
Sungrow Power Supply
Trina Solar
JinkoSolar

Preferred Qualifications

Mandarin Chinese proficiency, or
Proven experience working with Chinese / Asian multinational organizations
Experience supporting U.S. market entry or rapid expansion phases
Balanced background across sales leadership + marketing strategy
Strong understanding of U.S. energy market, policy, and customer landscape

Leadership Expectations

Results-Driven: Delivers revenue and execution outcomes
Strategic & Commercial Mindset: Connects market insight to business growth
Operational Discipline: Builds systems, not just results
Cross-Cultural Leadership: Navigates global matrix environments effectively
Team Builder: Develops leaders and upgrades organizational capability
Execution Focus: Moves with speed, clarity, and accountability

This role leads a regional commercial organization, including

Sales (Key Accounts + Regional Sales)
Marketing (Product + Market + Brand)
Sales Operations (CRM, analytics, forecasting)

Primary objective: Build a scalable commercial engine to support U.S. growth.

Pay and benefits

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.

Expected Pay Range $200,000—$250,000 USD

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

About Gotion, Inc.

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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