Sales & International Business Manager

You are a Sales & International Business Manager responsible for achieving the budgeted topline growth of a unit consisting of Key Accounts specializing in Specialty Chemicals in Europe and India. Your role involves business development in both domestic and international markets, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful attainment of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives. Reporting directly to the CEO, you should ideally possess an Engineering (Chemical) background combined with an MBA from reputable institutions, along with 7-8 years of experience in sales, marketing, international business, strategic business formulation, and development particularly in the chemical and petrochemical sectors. Your key responsibilities encompass sales and marketing, including identifying potential customers, cultivating strong customer relationships, and meeting sales targets on a regular basis. Furthermore, you are expected to assess the market landscape, promptly implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain competitiveness. Financially, you will analyze product-specific sales, pricing trends, and variances in sales targets, as well as prepare and present sales performance reviews. Moreover, you will be involved in market research activities such as monitoring global and domestic competition, analyzing demand-supply dynamics, and setting sales prices for customers based on chemical market conditions and intelligence gathered through various sources. Strategically, you will be responsible for sales budget preparation, ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives. The ideal candidate for this role should hold a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and an MBA from renowned institutions, along with a proven track record of 7-8 years in international sales and exports of specialty chemicals across regions like Europe, Africa, and West Asia. Additionally, experience in business development and product management within leading Indian or global companies specializing in chemicals, coupled with knowledge of logistics and the shipping industry for chemical products, is highly desirable.,