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RSM - Battery Business


Company : Turno


Location : Bangalore, Karnataka


Created : 2026-02-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Turno Brand of Blubble Pvt Ltd) is an Energy Transition company that builds sustainable energy storage systems and enables EV adoption in commercial mobility across India.Turno is building the next generation of affordable energy storage by repurposing automotive EV battery packs into high-performance second-life BESS solutions. By giving EV batteries a productive second life, Turno unlocks significantly lower-cost storage while maintaining safety, reliability, and scalability for commercial, industrial, and renewable energy applications. Our vision is to accelerate the sustainable energy transition by augmenting renewable power with intelligent, circular-economy storage—making clean energy more accessible, resilient, and economically viable.Turno has been a pioneer in commercial EV, Turno does this by providing a wide selection of vehicles from partner OEMs, affordable financing, and battery value guarantees to ensure the highest return on value for EV owners. Turno’s mission is to transition gasoline miles to electric miles in India.Turno is founded by Hemanth Aluru and Sudhindra Reddy Pidapa – experienced entrepreneurs in the mobility industry with a strong track record of value creation. Recently, they led Zoomcar, India's largest personal mobility platform.Job Title: Regional Sales Manager– Battery Business (ESS/ Energy Storage )Location: BangaloreExperience: 7- 10 yearsIndustry: Energy Storage | Batteries | EV | Solar | B2BReporting To: Business HeadJob Summary:We are seeking a high-ownership Regional Sales Manager– Battery Business with strong hands-on experience in battery packs for ESS use cases.This role goes beyond transactional sales and requires strategic thinking, ecosystem partnerships, GTM ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to scale Turno’s battery business across Renewable EPCs, C&I backup, residential backup, and grid-scale BESS.Responsibilities:1. Business Development & GrowthIdentify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities across:Renewable EPCsC&I backup solutionsResidential backup systemsGrid-scale & distributed BESSDrive revenue growth and market expansion for battery storage solutions. 2. Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem BuildingBuild and manage strong relationships with:Solar EPCs & IPPsC&I customersChannel partners & dealersSystem integrators and ecosystem partnersStructure commercial models, pilots, and scalable partnerships. 3. GTM & Market StrategyDefine and execute GTM strategies for battery products.Own pricing discussions, solution positioning, and customer value articulation.Track market trends, competitor movements, and customer insights to guide strategy.4. Cross-functional CollaborationWork closely with product, engineering, marketing, and operations teams to:Translate market needs into product inputsSupport launches and solution customizationImprove customer adoption and retention5. Business Analytics & ReportingPrepare business cases, proposals, and leadership presentations.Track pipeline, forecasts, and sales performance metrics.Support AOP / MOP planning for the battery business.Required Qualifications & Experience7–10 years of experience in Business Development / Sales / Strategy roles within:Battery/inverter/Diesel Generator companiesEnergy storageSolar / Renewable energyMust have operated as a Regional / Business Head or equivalent for:Battery/inverter/Diesel Generator sales to C&I customersShould have been region head in battery sales for C&I customers and to Solar EPC customersSolar EPC-driven deploymentsStrong understanding of:Battery products & ESS use casesDeep understanding of battery products, distribution networks, and customer segments.Distribution & channel networksCustomer segmentation and solution sellingExcellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.High ownership mindset with the ability to work independently.Preferred AttributesEntrepreneurial and execution-focused mindsetComfortable working in 0–1 and scale-up environmentsStrong relationship builder with strategic depthPassionate about energy transition, batteries, and sustainabilityAbility to think beyond sales and contribute to long-term business strategyWhy Join Turno?Be part of a high-growth energy & mobility companyWork on impactful solutions shaping India’s EV and renewable ecosystemOpportunity to grow into larger leadership / P&L roles as the business scalesDynamic, founder-driven environment with real ownership