Associate Business Development (EV OEMs)

Role: Associate Business Development (EV OEMs)

About Clean Electric

Clean Electric is a Series A funded battery tech company focused on designing and manufacturing advanced li-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage applications which enable 12-min rapid charging, long life and unrivalled safety. We are pushing the boundaries of the EV industry with our Direct Contact Liquid Cooling (DCLC) thermal management, integrated cell-to-pack (CTP) architecture, and proprietary dynamic charging algorithms running on a custom-engineered in-house battery management system.

We are a Tier-1 supplier of fast-charging, long-life premium lithium-ion battery packs to leading 2W/3W/4W/LCV EV OEMs across India.

Our products focus on:

• High cycle life & long operating reliability
• Fast charging capabilities for high-utilization vehicles
• Safety & consistency built for Indian climatic and road conditions
• Premium performance validated across leading OEM programs

We are scaling rapidly and expanding our OEM Business Development team. If you enjoy technical-commercial problem solving, strategic customer conversations, and high-impact OEM engagements this role is made for you.

About the Role

This is a high-impact B2B BD role focused on acquiring and scaling business with EV OEMs. You must be excellent in PPT for customer-facing decks and Excel-based TCO/ROI modelling to justify our premium battery proposition. The role requires a blend of technical understanding + commercial articulation + documentation excellence.

Role Description and Key Responsibilities

The role involves tasks including but not limited to -

1. OEM Sales & Business Development

• Identify and engage EV OEMs, tier-1 integrators, and automotive customers.
• Understand their current battery platform, powertrain architecture, and cycle life requirements.
• Present our fast-charging, long-life pack technology and value proposition.
• Manage complete sales cycle: technical introduction testing RFQ costing nomination.
• Support homologation and field deployment discussions with OEM teams.
• Track competition and market movement in battery packs & cell technologies.

2. High-Quality PowerPoint (Critical Skill)

• You must be exceptionally good in PPT, including: Creating OEM pitch decks, product capability presentations, technical feature explanations.
• Building comparison decks vs competitor packs on:

1. Cycle life
2. Fast-charging performance
3. Warranty
4. Cost/km
5. Field reliability

• Structuring clear storytelling for OEM leadership: Problem (OEM Pain) Our Tech Advantage Validation Data TCO Benefit Commercial Fit
• Preparing internal and customer review decks, tender decks, and decision-ready slides.

3. Analytical & Financial Modelling (TCO, ROI)

You will build analytical models to justify premium battery pricing, such as:

• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) vs competitor battery packs
• Cost/km, cost/cycle, cost per delivered kWh analysis
• Payback & ROI models showing customer profitability improvement
• Cycle life vs price modelling
• Fast-charging benefit calculations
• Fleet economics and uptime analysis

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• 36 years in B2B Sales / BD (preferably in EV, batteries, powertrain, automotive components, or energy).
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related fields). MBA is a plus
• Preference will be given to candidates from Tier-1 and Tier-2 engineering or management institutes.
• Strong understanding of battery packs, EV powertrain, or automotive components (or willingness to learn fast).
• Exceptional PowerPoint skills (must).
• Strong analytical skills for TCO, ROI, and profitability modelling.
• Experience working with engineering, quality, and purchase teams of OEMs.
• Strong communication: able to explain technical + commercial value in simple terms.

Preferred Background

• Worked with EV OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or battery/ESS companies.
• Experience in RFQs, technical-commercial bids, NPD, and automotive sales cycles.
• Exposure to field validation, cycle life data interpretation, lithium cell parameters.
• Strong cross-functional execution capability.
• Experience in Founder’s Office / CEO Office / MD Office roles (high ownership + strategic exposure).
• Experience in startups and/or high-scale growth organisations preferred.
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with OEM leadership & engineering teams.
• High-growth role in India’s fastest-growing EV supply chain segment.
• Competitive salary + high-performance incentives.
• Strong learning in battery tech, powertrain, and EV system architecture.
• High ownership and visibility in a strategic category.

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