RSM - battery Business
Turno
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
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: Business Development Manager/Senior Manager - Battery Business (ESS/ Energy Storage )
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 7- 10 years
Industry: Energy Storage | Batteries | EV | Solar | B2B
Reporting To: Business Head
Job 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 & Growth
Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities across:
Renewable EPCs
C&I backup solutions
Residential backup systems
Grid-scale & distributed BESS
Drive revenue growth and market expansion for battery storage solutions.
2. Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Building
Build and manage strong relationships with:
Solar EPCs & IPPs
C&I customers
Channel partners & dealers
System integrators and ecosystem partners
Structure commercial models, pilots, and scalable partnerships.
3. GTM & Market Strategy
Define 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 Collaboration
Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and operations teams to:
Translate market needs into product inputs
Support launches and solution customization
Improve customer adoption and retention
5. Business Analytics & Reporting
Prepare business cases, proposals, and leadership presentations.
Track pipeline, forecasts, and sales performance metrics.
Support AOP / MOP planning for the battery business.
Required Qualifications & Experience
7–10 years of experience in Business Development / Sales / Strategy roles within:
Battery/inverter/Diesel Generator companies
Energy storage
Solar / Renewable energy
Must have operated as a Regional / Business Head or equivalent for:
Battery/inverter/Diesel Generator sales to C&I customers
Should have been region head in battery sales for C&I customers and to Solar EPC customers
Solar EPC-driven deployments
Strong understanding of:
Battery products & ESS use cases
Deep understanding of battery products, distribution networks, and customer segments.
Distribution & channel networks
Customer segmentation and solution selling
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
High ownership mindset with the ability to work independently.
Preferred Attributes
Entrepreneurial and execution-focused mindset
Comfortable working in 0–1 and scale-up environments
Strong relationship builder with strategic depth
Passionate about energy transition, batteries, and sustainability
Ability to think beyond sales and contribute to long-term business strategy
Why Join Turno?
Be part of a high-growth energy & mobility company
Work on impactful solutions shaping India’s EV and renewable ecosystem
Opportunity to grow into larger leadership / P&L roles as the business scales
Dynamic, founder-driven environment with real ownership