Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Factorial Energy is a pioneering U.S.-based solid-state battery company driving the future of energy storage and electrification. They are seeking an Account Manager / Senior Account Manager / Lead Account Manager – Defense & Government to contribute to the defense and government sales pipeline and carry an individual revenue target within the segment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the defense and government sales pipeline end-to-end and carry an individual revenue target within the segment
- Sell through multiple routes to market: directly to the Department of War (DoW), as a Tier-2/3 supplier to defense primes and OEMs, and through platform and airframe integrators
- Build relationships with decision-makers and budget owners across defense primes, OEMs, DoW program offices (including those equipping unmanned/autonomous platforms and dismounted forces), service branches, DARPA, and government labs, with regular on-site customer presence at primes, program offices, and government facilities
- Negotiate teaming agreements and supply arrangements that position Factorial cells onto funded defense platforms and programs of record
- Develop and execute account plans for priority customers, with win strategies and quarterly bookings targets
- Lead capture and proposal efforts on target opportunities through award
- Forecast and report pipeline, bookings, and revenue against plan, and partner with program management on post-award handoff and follow-on growth
Skills
- Sales or business development experience selling into defense and DoW customers, with an established network across the defense industry and DoW
- U.S. citizenship required; active security clearance (Secret or higher) a plus
- Familiarity with DoW acquisition pathways and the defense budgeting cycle
- Experience negotiating government and defense contracts
- Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites, program offices, and government facilities across the U.S
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent military service or defense industry experience considered in lieu
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Education assistance plan
- Life insurance and disability coverage
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