Account Manager

Nouryon; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking an Account Manager for Consumer Goods & Packaging in India. The role focuses on driving profitable sales growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening distributor relationships across key segments including Shoe Soles and Textile Inks.

You will develop sales strategies, manage key accounts and support product qualification. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in specialty chemicals sales or related fields, strong English communication, and a proven hunter mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Engineering, Organic Chemistry or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Technical Sales or Account Management within Specialty Chemicals.
• Experience in one or more segments: Microspheres, Polymers, Rubber, Textile Printing Inks, Pulp & Paper, Textile, Viscose, Artificial Leather, and Shoe Soles.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales, marketing and business development for India’s Consumer Goods & Packaging business.
• Develop and execute sales strategies and market plans for profitable growth.
• Manage distributors, key accounts and customer development programs.
• Build strong relationships with customers, distributors and partners.
• Conduct customer trials and support qualification and commercialization activities.
• Maintain forecasts, pricing and opportunity pipelines in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Engineering, Organic Chemistry, or related technical discipline

Job description

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Apply until: 3 Dec 2026Account Manager, Consumer Goods & PackagingAt Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society's needs today and in the future.We are looking for an Account Manager, Consumer Goods & Packaging who can drive profitable sales growth, expand market presence, strengthen customer and distributor relationships, and identify new business opportunities across key industrial segments in India.In your future role as Account Manager, you will:Drive sales, marketing, and business development activities for the Consumer Goods & Packaging business across India.Execute sales strategies and contribute to the development of tactical market plans to achieve sustainable and profitable growth.Identify, develop, and commercialize new business opportunities in key segments such as Shoe Soles, Artificial Leather, Textile Printing Inks, Composites, Pulp & Paper, Textile, and Viscose.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and other relevant business partners to strengthen market presence.Conduct customer trials and support product qualification and commercialization activities.Protect and grow existing business through effective account management and customer engagement.Apply value-selling principles and margin management practices to maximize profitability.Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pricing information, and opportunity pipelines within business systems and CRM platforms.Collaborate closely with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Technical Service, Marketing, and regional/global commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.Monitor competitor activities, market developments, customer feedback, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making.Manage key internal and external stakeholders and position the business for long-term growth.Ensure all sales and marketing activities comply with Nouryon’s Business Principles and Anti-Competition Policies.Great if you haveStrong understanding of Consumer Goods & Packaging applications and related specialty chemical markets.Experience in new business development, technical sales, and commercialization of specialty chemical solutions.Proven success in managing distributors, key accounts, and customer development programs.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.Strong market awareness and the ability to translate customer needs into commercial opportunities.Experience working with cross-functional and project-based teams.Ability to conduct customer trials and support application development activities.We believe you are...Customer-focused and commercially driven.Results-oriented with a strong hunter mindset.Proactive in identifying and converting new business opportunities.Strong in relationship building and stakeholder management.Analytical with the ability to convert market insights into actionable business plans.Self-driven, independent, and accountable.A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.We believe you bringBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology, Engineering, Organic Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Technical Sales, or Account Management within Specialty Chemicals.Experience in one or more of the following segments: Microspheres, Polymers, Rubber, Textile Printing Inks, Pulp & Paper, Textile, Viscose, Artificial Leather, and Shoe Soles.Proven experience in new business development and customer acquisition.Experience in distributor management and key account management.Strong knowledge of value selling, margin management, forecasting, and demand planning.Professional proficiency in English; Hindi, Marathi, or Gujarati language skills would be advantageous.We offer youAt Nouryon, we not only offer an exciting role and great colleagues, but also benefits in addition to your salary. We support your personal growth through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.Good to knowThis is a permanent full-time position supporting the Consumer Goods & Packaging business in India and reports to the Sales Manager. Frequent travel within India may be required to support customers, distributors, business development initiatives, and key account activities.#LI-DNIStandardVacancy dataClosing date3 Dec 2026Vacancy numberN0014931OrganizationContinentAsiaCountryIndiaState/Region/ProvinceMaharashtraSiteNavi MumbaiJob characteristicsJob areaSales and MarketingHierarchy levelManagementFull time/part timeFulltimeContract typePermanent