General Manager Exports - Middle East & Africa

Location: Bangalore / Mumbai

About Us

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solutionfrom R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. ?? Scimplify Overview

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior commercial leader to spearhead

Scimplify's expansion into the Middle East & Africa

. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial, strategic professional who can go beyond salesbuilding new markets, forging long-term partnerships, setting up operational frameworks, and driving Scimplify's global growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales and export plans for the Middle East & Africa across key chemical verticals.
• Lead business development and client acquisition initiatives to establish Scimplify's presence in the region.
• Build and scale partnerships with distributors, and key clients, ensuring repeat and long-term business.
• Drive revenue growth through market penetration, upselling, and structured account management.
• Set up operational and compliance frameworks aligned with international trade and regulatory standards.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, innovations, and competitive dynamics in the chemical sector to maintain market leadership.
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in international sales, business development, or leadership roles within the chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Middle East & African chemical markets, customer applications, and regulatory frameworks.
• Track record of consistently achieving (and exceeding) revenue and market expansion targets.
• Deep understanding of chemical applications across pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial, or personal/home care verticals.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Established network of distributors, and clients in Middle East & Africa (highly desirable).
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to set up and scale new business units in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.