Account Director, Japan

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

As the Account Director for the Automotive and Consumer Electronics markets, you will own the commercial success and market entry strategy in Japan. Your mission is to cultivate deep, executive-level relationships with battery cell makers and OEMs by developing and executing engagement plans for both existing and prospective customers.

Success requires leading through influence, coordinating complex technical and commercial stakeholders to advance opportunities aligned with Sila’s strategic roadmap. We seek a seasoned commercial leader who acts as a key advisor to internal leadership, providing critical guidance based on deep local market knowledge. You will build rapport effectively from executive leadership to working-level teams and be responsible for crafting high-value contractual agreements and developing multi-year customer forecasts.

Responsibilities and Duties

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