Sales Executive

N R Colours; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

N R Colours is seeking a Sales Executive with hands-on experience in raw material sales for the paint and coating industry to manage key accounts and drive growth.

You will engage with paint manufacturers, coordinate with R&D and production teams, and lead new business opportunities in coatings, inks, and allied chemicals. A strong technical grounding and field-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 25 years direct sales in paint/coating raw materials.
• Experience with paint manufacturers and coating companies.
• Knowledge of resins, pigments, additives, solvents.
• BSc/MSc Chemistry or Paint Technology degree or MBA (Marketing).
• Willing to travel across Maharashtra/Gujarat/Tamil Nadu.

Responsibilities

• Industry-Specific Sales: Drive sales of chemical raw materials to paint and coating manufacturers.
• Customer Handling (B2B Technical): Manage relationships with purchase teams, R&D, and production departments.
• New Business Development: Onboard new customers in paint, coatings, inks, or allied chemical sectors.
• Technical Coordination: Coordinate with customers on trials, approvals, and application queries.
• Market Intelligence: Track competitor products, pricing, and trends in coatings raw materials.
• Sales Execution: Achieve monthly and annual targets in the assigned territory.

Skills

B2B Sales

Account Management

Technical Knowledge

Communication

Education

Chemistry Degree

Job description

We are looking for a Sales Executive with hands-on experience in raw material sales for the paint and surface coating industry. The role involves managing key accounts such as paint manufacturers, understanding formulation requirements, and driving sales of chemical raw materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Industry-Specific Sales: Drive sales of chemical raw materials (resins, pigments, additives, solvents, etc.) to paint and coating manufacturers.
• Customer Handling (B2B Technical): Manage and develop relationships with purchase teams, R&D, and production departments of paint companies.
• New Business Development: Identify and onboard new customers specifically within the paint, coatings, inks, or allied chemical manufacturing sectors.
• Technical Coordination: Coordinate with customers on product trials, approvals, and application-related queries.
• Market Intelligence: Track competitor products, pricing, and trends within the coatings raw material market.
• Sales Execution: Achieve monthly and annual targets within the assigned territory.

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 25 years of direct sales experience in raw materials for paint/ coating industry
• Industry Exposure: Must have handled clients such as: Paint manufacturers, Coating / industrial paint companies. Ink / construction chemical manufacturers (preferred)
• Product Knowledge: Basic working knowledge of: Resins, Pigments, Additives, Solvents
• Education: B.Sc / M.Sc (Chemistry) OR Diploma / Degree in Paint Technology OR B.E. Chemical OR MBA (Marketing with relevant industry experience)
• Location & Travel: Must be willing to travel extensively across Maharashtra/Gujarat/ Tamil Nadu (Whichever is assigned region)

Important Note (Read Before Applying):

This role is strictly for candidates with prior experience in selling raw materials to paint, coating, or allied industries. Candidates from FMCG, Pharma, Retail, BFSI, or unrelated sectors will not be considered.