General Manager Exports - Europe

SupportFinity™; Honnali; On-site; INR 20,00,000 - 30,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals manufacturer in India seeks a Senior Commercial Leader to drive expansion into Europe. This role requires an entrepreneurial professional with over 10 years of experience in sales and business development within the chemical sector. Responsibilities include developing strategic sales plans, establishing partnerships, and ensuring compliance with international trade standards. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of the European market and a strong educational background in Chemistry or Business Administration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in international sales, business development, or leadership roles within the chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of the European market, customer applications, and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales and export plans for Europe.
• Lead business development and client acquisition initiatives.
• Build and scale partnerships with distributors and key clients.
• Drive revenue growth through market penetration and upselling.
• Set up operational frameworks aligned with regulatory standards.

Skills

International sales experience

Business development expertise

Leadership skills

Negotiation abilities

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business Administration

MBA preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior commercial leader to spearhead Scimplify’s expansion into Europe. 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 Europe 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 European market, 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 Europe (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.