Sales Manager Fine Chemicals & Intermediates
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Revenue Generation
- Achieve budgeted sales volume and contribution targets for Fine Chemicals & Intermediates.
- Monitor and report performance metrics regularly.
- Business Development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.
- Drive profitable growth by leveraging core strengths and market insights.
- Strategic Marketing & Value Proposition
- Collaborate with marketing to transition from product-based selling to solution-based selling.
- Support value-based pricing strategies for current and future offerings.
- Innovation & Technical Integration
- Co-lead innovative projects with the Application Lab to support customer-specific solutions.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and commercial trends relevant to the product portfolio.
- Risk & Compliance Management
- Continuously assess business risks and communicate proactively with senior leadership.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and ethical standards.
- Brand & Market Positioning
- Strengthen Azelis Indias brand image as a responsive customer-centric and sustainable partner.
- Develop winning propositions for Tier 2 and Tier 3 customers in collaboration with technical teams.
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Facilitate effective communication between internal stakeholders including R&D marketing legal and business creation teams.
Skills & Competencies
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering Organic Chemistry or Pharmacy.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the chemical industry sales.
- Strong commercial and technical networking capabilities.
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- High level of ownership initiative and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with a structured and flexible approach.
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written); additional languages are an asset.
- Commitment to professional ethics and organizational culture.
Additional Notes
The scope of this role may evolve based on business needs. The incumbent is expected to adapt and take on additional responsibilities aligned with their skills and training.
Required Experience:
Manager