Sales And Business Development Director - BESS

Sales And Business Development Director

Lyten Poland is currently seeking a Sales And Business Development Director. In this role, you will be responsible for co-defining, refining, and executing the commercial strategy for our BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) portfolio, covering both mobile, scalable, and stationary energy storage solutions.

This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on customer engagement. It requires strong industry expertise, a proven track record in sales and business development, and the ability to build and lead a high-performing team in a rapidly growing market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales Strategy & Market Development

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine the global sales strategy for BESS.
• Identify and prioritize market segments, applications, and geographic opportunities that drive profitable growth.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor landscapes, and regulatory developments to shape long-term strategic direction.

2. Sales Team Leadership

• Build, manage, and coach a high-performing sales organization.
• Set clear performance targets, KPIs, and development paths for the team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

3. Key Customer Engagement

• Lead relationships with top customers, strategic accounts, and industry partners.
• Support the team in complex negotiations and high-value deals.
• Represent the company in customer meetings, executive discussions, and commercial reviews.

4. Industry Knowledge & Expertise

• Bring strong understanding of the energy storage market, including BESS technologies, mobile power solutions, grid-connected and off-grid applications, and relevant standards.
• Provide thought leadership to internal stakeholders on customer needs, market shifts, and product requirements.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to align commercial needs with technology roadmap and deployments.

5. Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to meet customers, attend industry events, support the sales team, and represent the company globally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in senior sales leadership roles, preferably in energy storage, power systems, renewables, or related industrial sectors.
• Strong background in developing and executing sales strategies in high-growth technical markets.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire sales teams across multiple regions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and fast-paced environment.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you'll be part of a team that's redefining what's possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We're not just imagining the future — we're building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you're doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You'll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone's ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.