Director, Battery Energy Storage Systems
Littelfuse
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $166,000 - $266,560 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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