Senior Sales Executive

Shizen Energy India; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shizen Energy India, based in Chennai, seeks a Senior Sales Executive to drive B2B sales of lithium-ion battery solutions across automotive, electronics, solar, and energy storage sectors. The role blends on-site and work-from-home flexibility, focused on building a robust pipeline, client meetings, proposals, and closing deals while meeting revenue and margin targets.

Collaborate with technical and operations teams to tailor offerings, track market trends, and provide forecasts and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in B2B sales within energy, electronics, automotive, or industrial products.
• Strong ability to build long-term customer relationships and manage key accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and pricing skills for sustainable growth.
• Proficient in English; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospective customers in target segments.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and drive new business for lithium-ion battery solutions.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and close deals within targets.
• Coordinate with technical and operations teams for accurate solutions.
• Provide sales forecasts and performance updates to leadership.

Skills

Lead generation

Pipeline management

B2B sales

Customer relationships

Negotiation

English communication

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

MBA (advantage)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Description

Shizen Energy India develops and provides advanced lithium-ion battery solutions that support India's transition to cleaner, renewable energy. The company manufactures high-performance battery packs for diverse applications, including automotive systems, electronic devices, solar street lights, inverter systems, and renewable energy storage. Led by experienced entrepreneurs and professionals, Shizen Energy India combines strong business expertise with deep technical capabilities. Through a technology partnership with a leading Chinese company, the organization leverages modern manufacturing processes and innovative product design. Its state-of-the-art development, design, and production facility is located in SIDCO Industrial Estate, Kakkalur, Tiruvallur.

Role Description

This is a full-time Senior Sales Executive role based in Chennai, structured as a hybrid position with a mix of on-site work and work-from-home flexibility. The role involves identifying and qualifying prospective customers in automotive, electronics, solar, and energy storage segments, building a strong sales pipeline, and driving new business for lithium-ion battery solutions. The Senior Sales Executive will conduct client meetings and product presentations, prepare proposals and quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and close deals in line with revenue and margin targets. The role includes collaborating with technical and operations teams to ensure accurate solution offerings, smooth order execution, and high customer satisfaction. The Senior Sales Executive will also track market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback, and provide regular sales forecasts, reports, and performance updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, and deal closure.
• Experience in B2B sales within energy, electronics, automotive, or industrial products, preferably batteries or renewable energy solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships and manage key accounts effectively.
• Solid understanding of pricing, negotiation, and contract terms, with a focus on sustainable, profitable growth.
• Comfort working with technical teams and products, with the ability to understand and communicate basic technical specifications to customers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in written and spoken English; regional language skills are an advantage.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including use of CRM tools, spreadsheets, and standard office software.
• Proactive, goal-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently, manage multiple opportunities, and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel as required for client visits, industry events, and site meetings.