Director (Business Unit)

You will be joining a European JV-led industrial automation and engineering company as a Director of the Powder Division Machine in India. Your primary responsibilities will include leading the business unit's P&L, driving sales strategy and revenue growth, acquiring new business across pharma, food, and FMCG sectors, managing cross-functional teams, developing a local vendor network, overseeing project execution and client engagement, collaborating with international headquarters, setting up go-to-market strategies, representing the business in key customer forums, and identifying growth opportunities. To be successful in this role, you should have at least 15 years of experience in capital goods/industrial machinery sales with a strong exposure to automation solutions for pharma, FMCG, or food processing industries. You should also have a proven track record in frontline sales, project management, and team leadership, as well as experience working with or competing against brands. An engineering graduate from a reputed university with exposure to German/Japanese work culture would be an ideal fit. Additionally, you should be comfortable managing C-level relationships, engaging with global teams, and reporting to the board. The Division you will be leading specializes in powder handling and ingredient automation, serving clients in the food, personal care, pharma, and chemical sectors. With a legacy of German engineering excellence and a strong local presence, you will play a crucial role in driving the division's growth and success.,