Sales Executive

Sales Executive - Textile Auxiliaries and Fiber Finish

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation focused on our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With a market capitalisation of ~£6 billion and nearly 6,000 employees globally, we are innovating novel and sustainable ingredients for the Textiles and Surface coatings industry through our commitment to sustainability and customer centricity.
As our Industrial Specialties business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Sales Executive to join our organisation to lead the Sales efforts for Textile auxiliaries & Fiber Finishing product lines. Reporting into the Industry Manager of our Industrial Specialties business, you will develop & maintain profitable sales for Textile Auxiliaries and Fiber Finish business in the western region of the country and negotiate best possible commercial agreements with customers Who We’re Looking For:
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Degree qualified in Textile Chemistry with a master’s in business. Extensive experience in managing sales for Textile Auxiliaries and Finishing Technologies. Must have formidable commercial acumen, negotiating Skills and tenacity to drive growth. Creative and tenacious with good planning and problem-solving skills. What You’ll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
 Develop new business by identifying potential sales opportunities and following up on new leads and sample requests.  Negotiate the best achievable commercial agreements and implement short-term plans for product sales. Achieve sales targets in line with business, marketing, and pricing policies.  Report promptly on business (C4C reports) in the designated Western India market, identifying threats or opportunities as they arise. Implement improvement plans within own area.  Carry out activities such as new business development, new product promotion, and assess market applications of Fiber Finish products.  Visit customers across Western India to explain, promote, and recommend Croda’s Fiber Finish products, and provide technical support. Coordinate projects and development work with customers.  Liaise with all necessary functions to ensure all requirements are fulfilled from order receipt to cash collection.  Update sales forecasts as required.  Ensure all customer issues and complaints are resolved within the relevant system and responses are communicated back to the customer.  Assist in the promotion of new and existing products by undertaking marketing projects and conducting bulk trials, as directed by sales management.  Carry no line responsibility in this role. What We Offer:
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
22 days paid holiday allowance Private medical insurance Best in class medical benefits Access to share plans Generous parental leave Free car parking on Croda sites Additional Information
This is a hybrid position based at our Thane site. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email jobs@croda.com. Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.