Commercial Director - Anode

Belgium - Olen
Corporate Development
Sales & Marketing

Gepubliceerd op 22-10-2025

 Help Us Power the Future of Clean Mobility

Join us as Commercial Director – Anode Materials

At The Extra Mile, part of Umicore, we’re not just developing advanced silicon-carbon (Si/C) anode materials — we’re building the future of sustainable mobility. As electric vehicle production accelerates, the need for high-performance, scalable battery materials grows.

That’s where we come in.

Our anode battery business is growing fast, and we’re looking for a visionary Commercial Director to lead the charge.

This is your opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a pioneering Si/C anode materials project, drive high-impact customer partnerships, and help scale our solutions globally. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and want to make a real difference, we’d love to meet you.

Your Mission

As Commercial Director, you will:

• Lead and grow our global sales organization
• Close strategic, high-value supply agreements with top-tier customers
• Define pricing and sales strategies aligned with our production roadmap
• Benchmark market trends and competition to guide portfolio decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, procurement, and marketing teams
• Build and manage sales tools and reporting systems
• Drive customer engagement from pre-sales to post-sales fulfillment
• Build a high-performing team to execute long-term supply agreements
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to senior leadership

What You Bring

• 15+ years of commercial experience in EV, battery cell manufacturing, or battery materials
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Economics or Business; executive education in sales/strategy is a plus
• Cultural affinity and awareness
• Fluent in English; Korean and Japanese are strong assets
• Proven track record in B2B sales with battery cell makers and OEMs
• Deep understanding of battery systems (liquid and solid-state)
• Experience in leading senior managers in multicultural, international environments
• Strong leadership, analytical mindset, and a collaborative spirit
• Proven network with c-level of battery cell makers and OEM’s

Why Join Us?

At The Extra Mile, we offer a dynamic environment where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration drives everything we do. Our mission is to deliver consistent quality, high capacity, and long cycle life battery materials — and we’re looking for passionate minds to help us get there.

You’ll be part of a team that’s driving real change. We offer:

• A purpose-driven role with global impact
• A collaborative culture where ideas and innovation thrive
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities to grow, lead, and shape the future of clean mobility

Ready to go The Extra Mile? Let’s build the future together — one battery at a time.

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