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About GNEM

Green New Energy Materials (GNEM) is a leading manufacturer of advanced battery materials supporting the global transition to clean energy, electrification, and sustainable technologies. As we continue to expand our North American operations, we are seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to help develop and strengthen relationships across our customers, suppliers, research organizations, industry associations, and strategic business partners.


This is a highly visible role that will work closely with executive leadership to drive long-term growth initiatives, identify new business opportunities, and support partnerships that advance GNEM's position within the battery materials ecosystem.


Position Summary

The Strategic Partnerships Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships that support GNEM's commercial growth objectives. The role requires a combination of business development, account management, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration to create value for both GNEM and its partners.


The ideal candidate understands the battery, EV, advanced materials, chemicals, manufacturing, or clean-energy industries and can effectively engage with stakeholders ranging from suppliers and customers to industry associations and government entities.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Relationship Management

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, suppliers, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for partnership discussions and collaboration initiatives.
  • Support contract discussions, partnership agreements, and joint development opportunities.

Business Development

  • Identify new business opportunities within battery materials, energy storage, EV, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and clean-energy markets.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
  • Develop partnership strategies aligned with company objectives.

Industry Engagement

  • Represent GNEM at industry conferences, trade shows, customer meetings, and networking events.
  • Build relationships with government agencies, economic development organizations, and industry associations.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Sales, Operations, Product Management, Quality, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership teams.
  • Coordinate responses to customer requests and partnership opportunities.
  • Support strategic planning and long-term business growth initiatives.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

  • Prepare executive reports and recommendations regarding partnership opportunities.
  • Track industry developments, regulatory changes, customer activity, and market dynamics.
  • Analyze partnership performance metrics and recommend improvements.


Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, sales, product management, or commercial operations.
  • Experience working in manufacturing, chemicals, battery materials, automotive, energy storage, renewable energy, or industrial markets.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred

  • Experience within the lithium-ion battery supply chain.
  • Experience managing OEM, automotive, or industrial customer relationships.
  • Knowledge of battery materials, cathode/anode materials, specialty chemicals, or advanced manufacturing processes.
  • MBA or advanced technical degree.
  • Established network within clean energy or advanced manufacturing industries.


What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will:

  • Establish meaningful relationships with strategic customers and industry stakeholders.
  • Identify and advance new partnership opportunities.
  • Support GNEM's commercial growth objectives and market expansion efforts.
  • Increase GNEM's visibility across the battery materials and clean-energy ecosystem.
  • Contribute to long-term business development and revenue growth strategies.


Why Join GNEM?

  • Be part of the rapidly growing battery materials industry.
  • Help support the global transition to electrification and sustainable energy.
  • Work alongside a collaborative and innovative team.
  • Opportunity to influence strategic growth initiatives.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Career growth within a fast-growing manufacturing organization.


Apply Today

If you're passionate about building strategic relationships and helping shape the future of energy storage and advanced manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.


Green New Energy Materials (GNEM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all employees.