Key Account / Sales Manager/ KAM- Masterbatch

As a professional in the masterbatch industry, your primary responsibility will be to engage with leading brands (OEMs) to secure specification approvals for our masterbatches. This involves ensuring that our products are qualified and listed in their approved vendor ecosystems. Additionally, you will be tasked with connecting with key Tier-1 and Tier-2 vendors who supply to these brands/OEMs, facilitating trials, approvals, and consistent product adoption. In your role, you will also be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and developing new accounts in diverse industries that require masterbatch solutions. Furthermore, as the primary relationship manager for strategic accounts, you will need to ensure high satisfaction levels, sustained engagement, and drive business growth. Collaboration with internal R&D/technical teams will be pivotal as you work closely to support trials, sampling, and validate product performance. You will also play a crucial role in tracking competitor activities, industry trends, and brand/OEM sourcing policies to identify opportunities and potential risks. Your ability to network effectively and build strong relationships with brands (OEMs) and vendors will be a key asset in this role. A solid understanding of the plastics/polymer industry is essential, along with a proven track record in business development and key account management in B2B environments. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory, and you should possess excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. The capability to manage multiple stakeholders across various industries will also be critical. Ideally, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemicals/Polymer Engineering/Plastics Technology or equivalent, with an MBA in Marketing/Business Management considered advantageous. A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in sales, key account management, or brand/OEM approvals within the plastics, masterbatch, additives, or polymer industry is required. Prior experience in engaging with brands and their vendor ecosystems for specification approvals is highly desirable. This is a full-time position that requires in-person work. As part of the benefits package, Provident Fund will be provided to the successful candidate.,