Vice President of Partnerships

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced VP of Partnerships to lead our commercial strategy, drive revenue growth, and build strong customer relationships through long-term contracts. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive business development and sales initiatives.

As a leader in the company, you will play a key role in shaping Cuberg's growth and expanding our leadership across numerous end-markets that require our high-performance battery technology. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative company that is revolutionizing the battery industry.

About Cuberg:

Cuberg is powering the future of mobility with our high-performance energy solutions based on next-generation Lithium metal battery technology. Our mission is to provide sustainable and efficient solutions for the world's most demanding battery applications. With our revolutionary lithium metal anode technology and the manufacturing capability of our parent company, Northvolt, we are uniquely positioned to expand the frontiers of electrification.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy to drive revenue growth and achieve business targets.
• Lead and manage the sales and business development teams, providing guidance, support, and feedback.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners.
• Create long-term value with our industry partners through joint development and other contractual structures.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships to expand Cuberg's market presence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of commercial initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify and capitalize on opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in senior commercial leadership roles, preferably in the energy or battery industry.
• Demonstrated experience in driving revenue growth and achieving sales targets.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and trends.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to help you and your family build a healthy and secure future.

• Generous stock options
• Group health benefits that provide strong support for employee well-being and preventative care, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and flexible savings account plans
• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through both traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching
• Generous paid time off plans to renew and refresh through vacation, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave

The target US compensation range for this full-time position is $200,000-$300,000 + equity + benefits. Compensation ranges are determined by level, role and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire total cash compensation (base + bonus), individual pay is determined by additional factors including relevant job-related skills, experience and additional factors. Your recruiter will be happy to share more about about the salary range during your hiring process