Sr. Sales Export Manager / General Manager – Middle East & Africa
Location: Bangalore / Mumbai
About Us
Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from 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 sales—building 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.