Head - New Business Development & Tech. Support

LANXESS; Thane; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global bonus program

Individual performance bonus

Health programs

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

LANXESS is seeking a senior applications/marketing technologist to drive product strategy for India in the Tyre & Rubber industry. You will collaborate with Sales and Global Marketing, guide the regional team, and shape growth projects with senior stakeholders.

You will support new product launches, share success stories globally, and present at universities or conferences while ensuring compliance and customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• MS/MTech in Rubber/Polymer technology; PhD is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in Tyre & Rubber industry.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; SAP/CRM/IBP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Directly collaborate with Sales and Global Marketing to define product strategy for India.
• Drive growth by achieving >10% regional sales from new products.
• Plan, develop and execute complex product combinations with stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and present papers at universities and conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Rubber chemicals knowledge

End product applications

SAP IBP

Team leadership

Education

MS/MTech Rubber/Polymer Technology

PhD (advantage)

Tools

SAP

CRM

Job description

Looking at profound technical knowledge of Tyre & Rubber Industry. Application knowledge of various Rubber Chemicals & Additives based on end application, Formulation development with customers, Make countermeasures to overcome problems at customer trials. Think new act fast and out of box thinking required to provide right solution to customer for new applications, new business development.

• Directly involved with Sales colleagues & Global Marketing heads, Application technology Heads/Plants to get desired product strategy for India. Achieve sales of >10% of regional sales from new products for the region
• Guide & direct sales team to identify, maintain focus on growth projects
• Sharing & understanding success stories within global /APAC teams
• Manage day-to-day marketing programmes and activities to meet the organization's short and long term business objectives, comply with regulations and standards, and protect the organization's public reputation.
• To plan, develop and execute more complex product combinations together with all stakeholders.
• Responsible for defining & implementation of focus projects after agreement with HO
• Technical support for existing & new products to customer for proper Industrialisation & Present papers in various forums like universities/Conferences/Seminars.
• Troubleshooting at customer sites & co ordination with regional sales Managers. Sharing success stories across globe.

Experience / Skills

• Specific Education MS/Ttech in Rubber/ Polymer technology with in relevant field. PHD is added advantage
• Work Experience 15 years plus experience
• Special Skills Communication and presentation skills , Technical Knowledge of Rubber Chemicals & additives/End product application in Tyre & TRG/Latex/Footwear Segments , Handling Team /Co ordination experience with senior Industry people is must,CRM/IBP planning in SAP knowledge.

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.

As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees. Be part of it!

What We Offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a mixture of various benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.