Business Development Manager

To lead Nanovace commercial initiatives in the EV and battery value chain space, with a focus on building the business from scratch, achieving volume and profitability targets, driving customer acquisition, supporting product validation, and positioning Nanovace as a global leader in nano silicon battery materials.ResponsibilitiesTechnical Sales & Business Development: Drive strategic business development of nano-silicon materials by unlocking opportunities, shaping markets, and delivering market-ready solutions for competitive advantage.Proactively identifying and engaging key customer stakeholders, fostering strong relationships across the value chain and creating buzz to unlock new opportunities.Take complete ownership by converting customer interest into concrete approvals and measurable business growth.Benchmark market/customer needs into new grade introductions.Achievement of sales, revenue and growth KPIs as per business plan.EV Segment Development: Develop and manage a strong pipeline of EV and battery-related clients (OEMs, cell manufacturers, pack integrators).Build segment-specific strategies for adoption.Leverage EV industry knowledge to identify business opportunities.RFQs generated, and partnerships signed in EV domain.Technology-Driven Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the strategic interface between R&D, product teams, and customers.Coordinate seamless flow of information and feedback.Facilitate key partner meetings, developing strong relationships across business.End to end stakeholder management.Brand Establishment & Market Positioning: Position Nanovace as a thought leader by showcasing cutting-edge solutions and creating buzz through industry forums, roadshows, tradeshows, tech expo, conferences and exhibitions.Brand visibility in targeted geographies, partnerships developed, market presence. QualificationsBasic level of education: Bachelor’s degreeStream: Chemical/Materials/Engineering preferredPost Graduate qualification: Degree: MBA/PGDM (Preferred)Stream: Marketing or Business StrategyExperience (No. Of Years): 7–10 years in Sales and Business Development with strong exposure to battery value chain and EV industry Required SkillsB2B technical sales and market expansionBattery value chain and materials application knowledgeChannel development & customer acquisitionStrategic sales planningProficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint