The client is one of India's leading advanced energy technology organizations, focused on developing and manufacturing next-generation lithium-ion cell, module, and battery pack solutions for electric mobility and energy storage applications, supporting the country's transition towards sustainable transportation and clean energy.

Strategic Growth & Market Development

• Develop and execute the business development strategy aligned with the organization's long-term growth objectives.
• Identify emerging opportunities across electric mobility, battery manufacturing, energy storage systems (ESS), and adjacent technology sectors.
• Evaluate new business models, market segments, and customer applications for lithium-ion battery solutions.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic opportunities across domestic and international markets.

Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

• Establish and manage relationships with automotive OEMs, EV manufacturers, industrial customers, technology providers, and ecosystem partners.
• Drive joint ventures, technology collaborations, licensing arrangements, and strategic alliances.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships across battery materials, cell manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and energy storage ecosystems.
• Lead commercial discussions and negotiations for strategic collaborations.

Product Commercialization

• Work closely with product, engineering, and R&D teams to align market requirements with product roadmaps.
• Support go-to-market strategies for new battery technologies and solutions.
• Identify customer requirements, market trends, and competitive intelligence to support future product development.

Government & Industry Engagement

• Engage with government agencies, industry associations, and policy stakeholders to support business growth initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments, incentive schemes, and industry policies impacting the battery and EV ecosystem.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and strategic industry engagements.

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Conduct market assessments, competitive benchmarking, and business case evaluations.
• Lead feasibility studies for new business opportunities, investments, and expansion initiatives.
• Develop growth forecasts, partnership frameworks, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Build and lead a high-performing business development team.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; MBA from a reputed institution preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in business development, strategy, partnerships, corporate development, or market development.
• Experience within EV, automotive, batteries, energy storage, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, or industrial technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of the EV and battery ecosystem, including OEMs, battery technologies, charging infrastructure, and energy storage markets.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and business expansion initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across technical, commercial, and leadership teams.

• Opportunity to shape the strategic growth agenda of one of India's most ambitious battery technology businesses.
• Lead high-impact partnerships and ecosystem-building initiatives in the rapidly growing EV and energy storage sector.
• Work directly with senior leadership to influence market expansion, product strategy, and long-term business growth.