Director, Battery Energy Storage Systems

Littelfuse

Director leading market strategy for Battery Energy Storage Systems at Littelfuse. Collaborating with global business units to enhance BESS market positioning and customer engagement.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $166,000 - $266,560 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own the company-wide BESS market strategy, including segmentation, growth opportunities, competitive positioning, and long-term vision.
Maintain expert-level understanding of the global BESS market, value chain, regulations, technology trends, and key market players.
Define strategic initiatives to enhance Littelfuse’s leadership position in the BESS sector.
Serve as the primary global interface with top BESS OEMs, integrators, utilities, and technology partners.
Educate customers on Littelfuse’s solution portfolio and articulate our differentiated value proposition.
Lead Voice of the Customer (VoC) efforts to capture market requirements and ensure alignment with Littelfuse’s innovation roadmap.
Develop and maintain strong executive-level customer relationships to influence specifications, partnerships, and long-term agreements.
Work closely with Product Management, Application Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to ensure flawless execution of BESS-related projects and initiatives.
Align product development priorities with market demands and customer feedback.
Partner with Sales and regional teams to support opportunity development, account strategies, and channel enablement.
Influence product roadmap across Littelfuse business units.
Define and track critical KPIs measuring progress, profitability, customer success, and overall market leadership.
Report market trends, performance, risks, and critical needs to executive leadership monthly.
Ensure clear communication and alignment across global business units to accelerate BESS-related growth.
Achieve top-tier leadership position across all targeted technology categories within the BESS market.
Increase market share, revenue, and profitability in alignment with Littelfuse’s strategic growth objectives.
Drive strong adoption of Littelfuse solutions by key global customers and partners.
Deliver actionable customer insights that shape a well-aligned product roadmap.
Execute major initiatives on time and meet KPI targets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field (technical background preferred)
MBA highly desirable
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the BESS market or adjacent energy storage, power electronics, or renewable energy sectors
Deep technical and commercial understanding of BESS architectures, safety systems, power conversion, protection technologies, standards, and emerging trends
Proven track record in leading market strategy, business development, or product leadership roles in complex global markets
Experience working directly with major OEMs, integrators, and utilities
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority
Excellent communication and executive-level presentation capabilities
Ability to travel globally 30–50%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and annual contribution
Paid time off and 11 holidays
$950 Lifestyle Spending Account
Tuition reimbursement (up to $20,000)
Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities
Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options

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Hard Skills & Tools

BESS market strategyBESS architecturespower conversionprotection technologiessafety systemsbusiness developmentproduct leadershipKPI trackingmarket analysiscustomer insights

Soft Skills

cross-functional leadershipinfluence without authoritycommunicationexecutive-level presentationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingcustomer educationteam collaborationproblem-solvingcustomer alignment

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in MarketingMBA