Account Manager

Michelman India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelman India is seeking an Account Manager to join the Sales Team, reporting to the Director of Sales, South Asia. You will drive revenue and margin growth for your territory, develop new opportunities, and collaborate with marketing and technology to build a robust pipeline.

The candidate should have 5+ years of specialty chemical sales, a science degree (Chemistry, Paper or Packaging), fluent English, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science such as Chemistry, Paper or Packaging.
• 5+ years of specialty chemical sales experience.
• Fluent English in oral and written communication.
• Deep understanding of formulated coatings for paper, film, and foil substrates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships; travel to customers and trade shows.
• Qualify opportunities within accounts based on value proposition and budget.
• Develop strategies to achieve growth and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Use CRM to manage pipeline and full customer lifecycle.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Presentation & communication

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science (Chemistry, Paper or Packaging)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Sales Team as an Account Manager reporting to Director Sales, South Asia. In this role, you will be accountable for revenue and margin growth of your assigned territory and market segment, developing new business opportunities, and collaborating with marketing and technology teams to build a sales pipeline for future growth and product commercialization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure customer needs are met and to generate new business. Travel regularly to customers and industry trade shows
• Qualify opportunities within each account based on our value proposition and engagement with key decision makers. Understand the customer’s budget and the project’s priority within their organization, including resource allocation and timing
• Develop strategies, measure effectiveness, and articulate course correction with the customer base to achieve targeted growth rates. Accountable for account growth, development of new business opportunities and maintaining high customer satisfaction
• Partner with the Sales Director to plan and develop strategic direction of sales efforts, inventory management, invoicing, forecasting, special pricing, and volume discounts
• Use CRM software to manage the sales pipeline and the full customer lifecycle, from prospecting and tracking interactions to follow-up’s and closing the deal. This includes regular maintenance of next steps, expected close date and associated volumes
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, establishing personal network and participating in professional societies. Inform Michelman of market trends, competitive products, and pricing trends
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently models High-Performing Behaviors, including accountability, proactivity, results-orientation, and effective collaboration
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills, along with strong project management and organizational skills to manage and win new business opportunities over a 12–24 month sales cycle
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence stakeholders to achieve win-win outcomes
• Takes initiative to learn, grow, and unlock potential — both personally and in others
• Anticipates challenges, adapts quickly, and drives continuous improvement
• Ability to develop and implement sales plans that align with business goals
• Understanding of market trends, customer needs, and product offerings to position solutions effectively
• Ability to build, maintain, and grow relationships with clients to drive satisfaction and loyalty

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field such as Chemistry, Paper or Packaging preferred
• 5+ years of specialty chemical sales experience
• Fluent English Skills on oral and written communications
• Deep understanding of formulated coatings for paper, film, and foil substrates, as well as, knowledge of application techniques and equipment

Experience in web-based converting

• Strong knowledge of the market and industry contacts
• Familiarity with a formalized sales process, such as Miller-Heiman
• Experience with a Value Pricing approach to secure the best prices for our products

Other

• Able to travel up to 50% of the time by car or plane to visit regional base of customers
• Able to perform job duties at onsite location and industrial sites, chemical facilities, customer centers, and other locations

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Michelman is proud of the values-focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves in our focus on our values of integrity, respect, and success. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways. We offer an excellent salary, incentive and benefits package in a dynamic, empowered team environment.

No phone calls please. Michelman does not hire individuals who use tobacco products. All candidates will receive a drug test prior to beginning employment which will include a test for tobacco products.

For more information about Michelman, please visit https://www.michelman.in/

It is Michelman, Inc. policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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