HPP Sales and Business Development Manager - South Asia (PSS07823)

A global leader in High Performance Polymers and Advanced Oleochemicals, the organization operates within a dynamic international network focused on innovation, sustainability, and market expansion. With a strong presence in India and the South Asia region, it is driving growth across diverse industries including consumer electronics, sports equipment, textiles, and fine chemicals.

The HPP Sales and Business Development Manager South Asia role is responsible for accelerating growth in new and existing markets across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. This position leads business development, customer engagement, and market expansion for the High Performance Polymers and product lines.

• Drive business development and prospecting for new customers, applications, and markets across

  South Asia

  .
• Initiate new product development opportunities within the

  SPA

  segment when high-quality prospects are identified.
• Manage sales, pricing, and client relationships for key nominated accounts, serving as the primary customer interface.
• Develop and execute annual business plans to achieve targeted

  volume, revenue, and margin

  growth.
• Contribute to marketing plans through competitive benchmarking and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including

  RD, Product, Technical Service, and Sales

  to conduct market research and analysis.
• Provide clear and regular reporting, including monthly sales updates, customer visit reports, and opportunity tracking in

  SF database

  .
• Analyze import statistics using tools such as

  SP Global, Statistica, and Frost Sullivan

  to guide market prospecting.
• Identify and map value chains for new markets, defining key players and contact networks.
• Participate in trade organizations to strengthen industry networks and enhance market visibility.

• Education:

  Bachelor s degree in Chemical, Polymer, or Material Science/Engineering.

• Experience:

  8+ years

  in sales and business development within

  Engineering Polymers

  ; experience in

  Oleochemical

  business is an advantage.

• Leadership:

  Proven ability to manage key accounts and coordinate with global

  Sales

  and

  RD

  teams.

• Technical Expertise:

  Strong understanding of

  High Performance Polymers

  ,

  Oleris

  applications, and market analysis tools.

• Soft Skills:

  Analytical, problem-solving, innovative, and business-minded; high autonomy, self-motivation, and strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to

  50%

  within

  India

  and the

  South Asia

  region.

• Lead growth initiatives in a high-potential South Asia market for advanced materials.
• Shape business development strategy for cutting-edge High Performance Polymers and Oleochemicals.
• Collaborate with global RD and commercial teams to drive innovation and market penetration.
• Gain visibility through direct reporting to senior leadership and cross-functional global coordination.
• Contribute to a fast-growing business with measurable impact on volume, revenue, and margin performance.

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