Senior Director of Sales & Marketing

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.

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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

Compensation

Base Salary: $200K – $250K

Annual Bonus: 20%

Commission: Per company p…