Category Head - Phenol

As a Category Head at Scimplify, you will play a pivotal role in leading the Phenol, Resorcinol, etc category within the chemical manufacturing business. Your responsibilities will center around driving sales growth, expanding market share, and ensuring profitability of the business line. Your expertise in market knowledge, customer relationship management, and strategic execution will be crucial for success in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Business Strategy & Growth** - Define and implement the sales strategy to achieve revenue and profitability targets. - Identify new business opportunities, customer segments, and geographies for expansion. - Lead pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies for products. - Build long-term commercial relationships and establish repeat revenue streams. - **Sales & Market Development** - Drive business development initiatives with existing and new customers in various industries. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, distributors, and partners. - Negotiate high-value contracts to maximize margins and foster long-term partnerships. - **Category Ownership** - Own P&L responsibility for the category. - Analyze market trends, competitor landscape, and customer insights to optimize sales approach. - Collaborate with internal teams to align product availability and innovation with market demand. - **Leadership & Collaboration** - Lead a team of sales professionals and ensure capability building within the category. - Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions. - Represent the company in industry forums, exhibitions, and trade conferences. - **Value Chain Expertise** - Utilize deep knowledge of product chains to identify sourcing opportunities and downstream potential. - Navigate the complexities of commodity vs specialty markets effectively. **Qualifications Required:** - Entrepreneurial DNA with experience in building or scaling categories/business units. - 10-15 years of industry expertise in chemicals, specifically Phenol, Resorcinol, or allied intermediates. - Strategic leadership skills with the ability to drive immediate results and long-term positioning. - People leadership experience in managing small teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders. Join us at Scimplify to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in the specialty chemicals manufacturing industry.,