Sales and Business Development Director - BESS

Sales and Business Development Director — Lyten Poland

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 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio, covering mobile, scalable, and stationary energy storage solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.