Vice President of Sales- Maxwell

Join Maxwell at a defining moment where a legendary supercapacitor technology brand is being re-energized inside Clarios to power the next wave of data center AI grid and energy innovation. This is not just another role; it is a chance to help build a high-growth business with the speed of a focused team and the strength of a global energy storage leader behind it.

At Maxwell your work can directly influence how critical infrastructure becomes faster more resilient and more sustainable. We are looking for builders challengers and customer-focused leaders who want to shape a market grow with the business and leave a visible mark on the future of energy.

What you will do:

The Vice President Sales will provide global commercial leadership for Maxwell supercapacitor solutions and establish the integrated market customer channel and revenue strategy required to scale the business. This executive will own the global sales agenda including market and customer strategy strategic account leadership partnerships and channels pricing commercial pipeline demand generation customer success and marketing alignment. The role will translate business strategy into disciplined commercial execution build long-term relationships with hyperscalers and other priority customers and lead cross-functional efforts that deliver profitable growth and strengthen Maxwell market leadership.

How you will do it:

• Set and execute the global market strategy for Maxwell identifying priority segments applications geographies and routes to market across AI data centers grid infrastructure automotive wind industrial and emerging applications.
• Define the customer strategy and value proposition by segment translating customer needs market trends and competitive intelligence into differentiated commercial priorities and growth plans.
• Own global sales performance including bookings revenue margin forecast accuracy and execution against annual and long-range business objectives.
• Provide executive sponsorship and governance for key account management building senior-level relationships with hyperscalers system integrators power system OEMs compute platforms and other strategic customers.
• Develop and scale strategic partnerships and channel models with power infrastructure providers UPS manufacturers system integrators distributors and technology partners to accelerate market access and adoption.
• Establish the commercial marketing agenda in partnership with Product and Marketing including positioning thought leadership events partner marketing and customer-facing content that strengthens the Maxwell brand.
• Set pricing strategy and commercial guardrails balancing customer value market competitiveness margin expansion and disciplined deal governance.
• Build and manage a rigorous global commercial pipeline ensuring strong account plans opportunity qualification CRM discipline forecast visibility and conversion from design-in through commercialization.
• Lead demand generation across direct partner and marketing channels creating scalable programs that expand awareness generate qualified opportunities and improve win rates.
• Own the customer success strategy ensuring a consistent experience from initial engagement through deployment account expansion issue resolution and long-term value realization.
• Partner with Product Engineering Operations Finance Legal and Supply Chain to align product roadmaps capacity contracting delivery and investment decisions with customer and market requirements.
• Build develop and lead a high-performing global commercial organization with clear accountabilities talent and succession plans operating rhythms and a culture of customer focus and execution.

What we look for:

Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• 15 years of progressive commercial leadership experience in B2B technology energy storage power electronics data center infrastructure or a related sector including leadership of a global or multi-regional sales organization.
• Proven success managing large strategic accounts including hyperscalers and/or major OEMs/SIs.
• Strong understanding of backup power solutions in mission-critical systems supercapacitor experience will be preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence complex ecosystems and drive partner-led commercial execution.
• Demonstrated ability to create and scale new business opportunities in emerging markets and technologies.
• Strong commercial acumen in pricing contracts and multi-stakeholder negotiations.
• Excellent executive communication presentation and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proven people leadership including building global teams developing commercial talent and establishing succession and organizational capability.
• Willingness to travel across the United States and globally as business needs require

Preferred Experience

• Experience with design-in to commercialization sales cycles and technical value selling.
• Familiarity with power reliability applications such as UPS ride-through peak power support and backup systems.

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What you get:

• Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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