Sales Manager

Inabata; Ahmedabad District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inabata in Gujarat seeks a high‑performing sales leader to grow the chemicals and semiconductor materials business. You will develop new customers, manage key accounts, coordinate with suppliers, and drive commercial negotiations across India.

The role requires 7–12 years in B2B chemical sales, with mandatory chemical industry background and strong English/Hindi communication. Travel within Gujarat and across India is expected.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of B2B sales / business development experience in chemicals.
• Chemical industry background is mandatory.
• Experience in specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, electronic materials or semiconductor materials preferred.
• Semiconductor / electronics exposure is a strong advantage.
• Trading company or chemical distribution experience preferred.
• Strong experience in customer management, new business development and commercial negotiation.
• Ability to independently manage customers and suppliers.
• Team handling or mentoring experience preferred.
• Good communication skills in English and Hindi; Gujarati is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing chemical and semiconductor materials business in Gujarat and other markets.
• Develop new customers, products and business opportunities.
• Handle key accounts, visits, quotations, pricing, negotiations and order closure.
• Coordinate with domestic and overseas suppliers on technical, commercial, delivery and quality matters.
• Follow up on product trials, customer evaluations and commercialization.
• Prepare sales forecasts, business plans and market updates.
• Guide and support junior sales team members.
• Travel within Gujarat and other parts of India as required.

Skills

B2B sales

Business development

Customer management

Commercial negotiation

Team mentoring

English communication

Hindi communication

Gujarati knowledge

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing chemical and semiconductor materials business in Gujarat and other assigned markets.
• Develop new customers, products and business opportunities.
• Handle key accounts, customer visits, quotations, pricing, negotiations and order closure.
• Coordinate with domestic and overseas suppliers on technical, commercial, delivery and quality matters.
• Follow up on product trials, customer evaluations and commercialization.
• Prepare sales forecasts, business plans and market updates.
• Guide and support junior sales team members.
• Travel within Gujarat and other parts of India as required.

Preferred candidate profile

• 7-12 years of B2B sales / business development experience.
• Chemical industry background is mandatory.
• Experience in specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, electronic materials or semiconductor materials preferred.
• Semiconductor / electronics industry exposure is a strong advantage.
• Experience in trading company or chemical distribution business preferred.
• Strong experience in customer management, new business development and commercial negotiation.
• Ability to independently manage customers and suppliers.
• Team handling or mentoring experience preferred.
• Good communication skills in English and Hindi; Gujarati is an advantage.