Chief Commercial Officer

• Application Deadline: Oct. 13, 2024

Job Description

Hydrovolt is a battery recycling and raw material producer established in 2020. By pioneering battery recycling of EV - and industrial batteries, we create a circular solution for end-of-life batteries and eliminate the waste problem.

Hydrovolt is determined to grow the business and be a leading player in the surging battery recycling market. We are looking for a dynamic Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to drive growth, enhance our commercial strategy and build strong partnerships as we scale our business. From ensuring seamless collection and logistics of used batteries to driving negotiations for off-take of our products, this role is crucial to Hydrovolt's success. As CCO, you will report to our Chief Executive Officer and have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the future of the industry.

Responsibilities

As the CCO of Hydrovolt, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing Hydrovolt’s commercial strategy.
• Building and leading a high-performing commercial team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and collaboration.
• Building a robust business model through used batteries collection, logistics and off-take agreements, incl. developing margin management practices.
• Developing and overseeing the customer portfolio. Identifying, negotiating, and cultivating strategic partnerships with key players in the battery ecosystem.
• Identifying and prioritizing new market opportunities, expanding our reach both regionally and internationally.
• Working closely with the technology, operations- and logistics teams to align the company’s offerings with evolving market demands and customer feedback.
• Contributing to the overall development of the company.

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications

You thrive in a dynamic start-up atmosphere, where processes and procedures are continuously evolving, and a high degree of independence and adaptability is essential. As we are a growing company within an emerging industry, we value your can-do attitude, collaborations skills and your ability to drive change and develop new innovative concepts.

As CCO, we believe that you have:

• MSc level or equivalent education
• 10 + years in commercial leadership roles, ideally in international industrial business-to-business markets. Experience from battery recycling or in electric vehicle ecosystems is an advantage.
• A visionary leader who can see the big picture and execute a clear, strategic commercial roadmap in a rapidly evolving market.
• Proven success in building high-impact partnerships and closing complex, high-value deals.
• A track record of scaling companies or divisions, taking them from early stage to maturity through effective commercial strategies.
• A collaborative leader with the ability to inspire and lead teams, fostering a culture of innovation and driving results.
• Passionate about building a new company and creating value for customers through sustainable solutions.

We offer

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a young, dynamic and innovative scaleup company at the forefront of the battery recycling industry, backed by the expert network of Hydrovolt’s owners. The workforce in Hydrovolt is skilled, ambitious, and positive. We are motivated by creating a circular world and together we pioneer battery recycling. We encourage innovation and new ways of thinking, and our expectation is that you will take an active part in developing our organization. That’s why we offer you to:

• Be part of a leading player within battery recycling and contribute to developing a new industry.
• Be part of a newly established company with industrial owners and strong growth ambitions in Europe.
• Be part of a fast-paced and dynamic working environment.
• Shape your role and help define the company’s growth adventure.

Additional information

Diverse perspectives are crucial for innovation and growth, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. If you are excited about the role and our company, we encourage you to apply although you do not feel you meet all the qualifications. Your unique background and fresh ideas could be just what we need to drive our battery recycling efforts forward.

About the company

Hydrovolt is a battery recycling and raw materials company established in 2020. By pioneering battery recycling of EVs and industrial batteries, we create a circular solution for end-of-life batteries by producing high quality and sustainable secondary raw materials. At Hydrovolt, a battery can become a battery an infinite number of times. We do this to ensure that no battery is ever wasted through urban mining and recycling driven by our vision of a circular world. Hydrovolt has a shared ownership structure between Norsk Hydro and Northvolt, headquartered in Oslo while operating one of Europe’s largest EV battery recycling plants in Fredrikstad, Norway. See hydrovolt.com for more.