Business Development Account Manager - Battery Materials & Circular Supply Chain

Mapt operates in the battery materials and circular supply chain sector. The Business Development Account Manager will lead strategic supplier relationships, secure recyclable and end-of-life battery materials, negotiate long-term supply agreements, and manage a consistent inbound material pipeline. The role also involves developing new supply sources, coordinating cross-functional onboarding activities, and managing commercial account performance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of supplier accounts, acting as the primary commercial contact from initial engagement through onboarding, contract execution, ongoing account management, and business growth
• Identify, qualify, and develop new sources of battery materials from manufacturers, industrial companies, recyclers, energy storage providers, automotive organizations, and other participants across the battery value chain
• Develop strategic account plans that identify growth opportunities, stakeholder relationships, commercial objectives, and supply targets
• Negotiate commercial agreements covering pricing, material specifications, service requirements, quality expectations, and long-term supply arrangements
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline, supply forecasts, commercial metrics, and account activity to support business planning
• Build trusted relationships with suppliers and strategic partners to secure long-term access to battery materials and related feedstocks
• Monitor market developments, pricing trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify new sourcing opportunities
• Work closely with technical, operations, logistics, customer service, finance, and leadership teams to ensure successful supplier onboarding and ongoing account performance
• Coordinate material qualification, documentation, transportation requirements, and regulatory compliance throughout the onboarding process
• Lead supplier onboarding, resolve commercial and operational issues, and ensure a smooth transition into regular supply operations
• Maintain comprehensive account records, stakeholder maps, commercial documentation, and opportunity tracking within CRM systems
• Represent the company at customer meetings, supplier visits, and industry events as required
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline. An MBA or advanced degree is advantageous
• Minimum of seven years' experience in sales, business development, or commercial roles involving complex industrial supply chains
• Experience within the battery industry, automotive, recycling, critical minerals, specialty chemicals, metals, or energy storage sectors
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience structuring and managing long-term supply agreements
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers at multiple organizational levels
• Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of pricing strategies, supply and demand dynamics, margin management, and contract negotiation
• Highly organized with excellent analytical, forecasting, and pipeline management capabilities
• Experience working across cross-functional teams to deliver commercial and operational objectives
• Willingness to travel domestically as required (approximately 50%)
• Experience sourcing battery materials, industrial by-products, critical minerals, metals, or recyclable materials
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing, battery recycling, energy storage systems, or the broader electrification supply chain
• Familiarity with CRM systems, commercial forecasting, and supplier performance management
• Experience developing strategic sourcing initiatives and long-term supplier partnerships within technical or manufacturing industries