Director of Business Development

QuantumScape developed the industry’s first anode-less cell design, which delivers high energy density while lowering material costs and simplifying manufacturing. Our innovative battery cell technology can store energy more efficiently and reliably than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

Position Title: Business Development Director

Position Reports to: Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer

Position Location: San Jose, CA

Our company’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. Under the direction of the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, you will work directly with customers to help put this technology on the road.

What you will do:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive sales and partnership strategy for the energy storage market, including identifying target customers, segments, and regions
• Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities and closing deals to meet and exceed targets
• Develop deal structures and support negotiating contracts and agreements with customers and partners, ensuring alignment with company objectives and value proposition
• Establishing and enhancing the company’s brand awareness and reputation
• Work cross-functionally to understand details of the internal technical status and direction with various technical teams across QuantumScape which will require in person discussion
• Collaborate and maintain relationships with company leadership to formulate and execute a go-to-market strategy

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in Technical or Business Field and a minimum of 12 years’ industry
• Experience in a customer-facing role establishing and building meaningful relationships with new perspective customers
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong technical and business acumen
• Preference to candidates with experience in energy storage and/or clean energy
• This role will require international travel

Any of the following are a strong plus!

• M.B.A.
• Fluency in written & spoken German and/or Japanese

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.