The objective of the Market Development Manager, Energy Storage, is to drive profitable revenue initiatives in the Energy Storage space  for the Materials Group North America.  The role will act as the North American leader of our Energy Storage efforts and is responsible for driving the collective team towards delivering growth in this segment. This position is responsible for lead generation, delivering pipeline growth, and winning new business. Along with gathering insights to generate solutions to meet the market unmet needs.In this important role you will be responsible for: Develop a thorough understanding of the market value chain and develop a strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals.Lead the North America Energy storage team consisting of 2 direct reports and cross functional support team consisting of Business Development, Sales, Technical Support, R&D, Operations and Supply Chain.Understand sub-segment market sizing, trends and application opportunities for key growth areas.   Complete Market Opportunity Analyses to align resources and priorities for strategic application areas.Develop and execute a short and long term road map on products, service, and other critical value propositions within the Energy Storage SegmentsStrengthen and build relationships in the strategically focused market channels, focusing on material, platform and design engineering.Report ongoing forecasted demand and market trends/insights as well as unusual fluctuations which may impact service to customers and strategic direction. Identify new accounts using networks, digital marketing, screening techniques, referrals, and prospecting to potential customers across North America.Develop a keen understanding of market conditions (e.g., current customers, potential customers, competitors) and develop a strategy to achieve revenue goals.Manage contracts and coordination of internal functions to align on such agreements, as needed. Assist in the development of divisional strategic and operating plans (i.e., AOP’s, strategic plans, etc.). 
