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What does the job involve? Equinor believes sustainably produced lithium can be an enabler in the energy transition. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to shape Equinor’s lithium marketing strategy and build strategic partnerships with key customers in our core markets in Asia, Europe and North America.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Develop and execute on Equinor’s strategy for marketing and sales of lithium.

• Analyse the global lithium market and the related value chain including cathode, anode, battery cell, Electric Vehicle and Energy storage system manufacturing.

• Analyse and monitor prioritised customers within the lithium-ion battery supply chains in Asia, Europe and North America.

• Analyse and monitor the short, medium and long term trends relating to battery technology within Electric Vehicle and energy Storage applications.

• Build and maintain a network of existing and potential future customers for sustainably produced lithium.

• Develop strategic partnerships with customers in Equinor’s core markets across Asia, Europe and North America based on a clear understanding of customer needs.

• Negotiate offtake contacts either for Equinor’s lithium chemical production or the production from the joint ventures in which Equinor is participating.

• Market and execute sales agreements for the merchant volumes from the lithium projects in which Equinor is participating.

• Manage the client relationships during the pre-qualification process for battery grade lithium chemicals to potential customers.

• Produce regular reports, data workbooks and presentations for Equinor stakeholders.

Here's what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

• Commercial professional with deep knowledge gained globally across the entire battery materials value chain.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance or other relevant commercial disciplines. Relevant experience may compensate for formal qualifications.

• Fluency in oral and written English, paired with strong communications skills. Must also possess the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and support functions.

• Hands-on and proactive, prepared to work closely with external partners from different cultural backgrounds when required.

• Ability to do short term business travels, domestically and internationally as required.

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries. We’re up for the challenge. Are you?