Sales Manager

Turno; India; Remote; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TurnoVolt - Turno Group in Tamil Nadu or Kerala seeks a Regional Sales Manager to drive sales of lithium-ion batteries and energy-storage solutions. The role emphasizes field sales, expanding the channel network, and converting opportunities into business with minimal supervision.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of the local solar market, established Solar EPC/installer networks, and be willing to travel within the region to meet targets and grow market share.

Qualifications

• Experience in lithium-ion batteries or energy storage products is preferred.
• Proven B2B/channel sales and business development experience.
• Strong relationships with Solar EPCs/installers are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of TurnoVolt batteries and BESS in Tamil Nadu or Kerala.
• Develop channel partners and onboard new distributors.
• Plan daily field visits to Solar EPCs/installers and convert opportunities.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and achieve targets.
• Coordinate with technical and operations teams for project delivery.

Skills

B2B Sales

Channel Sales

Lithium Battery Sales

ESS / BESS

Education

BE/B.Tech Electrical

MBA in Sales/Marketing (preferred)

Job description

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

Role Overview

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

• Drive sales of TurnoVolt lithium-ion batteries and BESS solutions in the assigned region.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Solar EPCs, installers, dealers, distributors and system integrators.
• Identify, onboard and develop new channel partners.
• Generate new business opportunities through regular market visits and relationship building.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly visits to Solar EPCs/installers based on business potential.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable battery and energy-storage solutions.
• Conduct product presentations, technical discussions and commercial negotiations.
• Follow up on leads, quotations, trials, orders, payments and deliveries.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Track competitor products, pricing, market trends and customer preferences.
• Identify upcoming solar, backup and CI energy-storage projects.
• Coordinate with technical, service and operations teams for smooth project execution.
• Maintain regular reporting of customer visits, leads, opportunities, pipeline and closures.
• Independently manage the assigned territory with minimal supervision.

Candidate Profile

• 2-4 years of relevant product-sales experience.
• Experience in lithium-ion batteries, solar products, solar inverters, Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS), electrical equipment or renewable-energy products is preferred.
• Strong existing relationships with Solar EPCs/installers are highly preferred.
• Specific market experience is required for the state the candidate is applying for.
• Proven experience in B2B/channel sales and business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
• Ability to independently plan daily customer visits and manage the sales pipeline.
• Strong go-getter, self-driven and target-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education

• Bachelors degree (BE/B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• An MBA or Masters degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field is preferred but not essential.
• Relevant industry and sales experience may be considered in place of a Masters qualification.

Key Skills

• B2B Sales
• Channel Sales
• Lithium Battery Sales
• ESS / BESS
• Territory Development
• Lead Generation
• Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Negotiation Closing

What We Are Looking For

• We are looking for someone who doesnt 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

• Achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Growth of the regional Solar EPC/installer network.
• New customer and channel-partner acquisition.
• Lead generation and conversion.
• Consistent field coverage and customer engagement.
• Development of a strong and predictable sales pipeline.
• Expansion of TurnoVolts presence in the assigned territory.
• Strong customer and channel-partner relationships.

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