Sales Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company:TurnoVolt - Turno Group

Position: Sales Manager - Battery Sales

Experience:2-5 Years

Location:Tamil Nadu

Industry:Lithium-Ion Batteries | Energy Storage | Solar | Renewable Energy

ABOUT TURNOVOLT

TurnoVolt is the battery energy-storage business of the Turno Group, focused on designing and manufacturing advanced LFP battery packs and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from its manufacturing facility in Bengaluru.

TurnoVolt brings the Turno Group's deep battery and lifecycle expertise from the electric-mobility sector into solar, backup power and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) energy-storage applications. The company develops Made-in-India energy-storage solutions built with Grade A cells and global standards.

TurnoVolt provides advanced battery and energy-storage solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications, with a strong focus on reliability, performance and intelligent battery management.

A key differentiator of TurnoVolt is its Battery Intelligence platform, which provides customers with visibility into parameters such as State of Charge (SoC), State of Health (SoH), voltage, current, backup performance and battery cycle consumption at the individual-device level.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TurnoVolt is looking for an energetic and result-oriented Regional Sales Manager to drive the sales and market development of its lithium-ion battery and energy-storage solutions across Tamil Nadu or Kerala.

This is a highly field-oriented, business-development-focused role. The ideal candidate should already have a strong understanding of the local solar market and established relationships with Solar EPC companies, installers, dealers, distributors and system integrators in the respective state.

The candidate should be a go-getter who can independently develop the territory, plan daily installer/EPC visits, generate opportunities and convert them into business with minimal supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Drive sales of TurnoVolt lithium-ion batteries and BESS solutions in the assigned region.

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Develop and maintain strong relationships with Solar EPCs, installers, dealers, distributors and system integrators.

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Identify, onboard and develop new channel partners.

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Generate new business opportunities through regular market visits and relationship building.

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Plan and execute daily and weekly visits to Solar EPCs/installers based on business potential.

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Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable battery and energy-storage solutions.

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Conduct product presentations, technical discussions and commercial negotiations.

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Follow up on leads, quotations, trials, orders, payments and deliveries.

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Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.

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Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.

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Track competitor products, pricing, market trends and customer preferences.

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Identify upcoming solar, backup and C&I energy-storage projects.

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Coordinate with technical, service and operations teams for smooth project execution.

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Maintain regular reporting of customer visits, leads, opportunities, pipeline and closures.

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Independently manage the assigned territory with minimal supervision.

TURNOVOLT | Regional Sales Manager - Battery Sales

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Experience

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2-4 years of relevant product-sales experience.

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Experience in lithium-ion batteries, solar products, solar inverters, Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS), electrical equipment or renewable-energy products is preferred.

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Strong existing relationships with Solar EPCs/installers are highly preferred.

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Specific market experience is required for the state the candidate is applying for.

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Proven experience in B2B/channel sales and business development.

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Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.

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Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

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Ability to independently plan daily customer visits and manage the sales pipeline.

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Strong go-getter, self-driven and target-oriented attitude.

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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education

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Bachelor's degree (BE/B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.

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An MBA or Master's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field is preferred but not essential.

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Relevant industry and sales experience may be considered in place of a Master's qualification.

KEY SKILLS

• B2B Sales
• Channel Sales
• Solar EPC / Installer Network
• Lithium Battery Sales
• ESS / BESS
• Renewable Energy Sales
• Territory Development
• Lead Generation
• Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Negotiation & Closing
• Sales Pipeline Management
• Market Development
• Competitor Analysis
• Field Sales

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who doesn't wait for leads to come in but actively creates opportunities in the market.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable spending significant time in the field, meeting Solar EPCs and installers, developing relationships, identifying upcoming projects, following up consistently and converting opportunities into business.

Existing relationships and a strong network among Solar EPCs/installers in Tamil Nadu or Kerala will be a major advantage.

The candidate should be capable of owning the region independently, planning their own daily activities, building the sales pipeline and delivering results with minimal supervision.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

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Achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.

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Growth of the regional Solar EPC/installer network.

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New customer and channel-partner acquisition.

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Lead generation and conversion.

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Consistent field coverage and customer engagement.

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Development of a strong and predictable sales pipeline.

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Expansion of TurnoVolt's presence in the assigned territory.

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Strong customer and channel-partner relationships.

WHY JOIN TURNOVOLT?

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Opportunity to work in the rapidly growing Battery Energy Storage / BESS industry.

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Work with a Made-in-India battery and energy-storage brand.

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Exposure to residential, commercial and industrial energy-storage projects.

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Opportunity to build and own a regional market.

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Work closely with Solar EPCs, installers and renewable-energy businesses.

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Be part of a growing business backed by the broader Turno Group.

TURNOVOLT | Regional Sales Manager - Battery Sales