Sales Manager - Phenol And Resorcinol

ESP Engineered; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered, located in Bengaluru, India, seeks a dynamic Sales Manager to spearhead sales for Phenol and Resorcinol derivatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in specialty chemicals, with proven skills in customer acquisition and relationship management.

The role involves driving sales growth, identifying new market opportunities, and achieving sales targets across domestic and international markets while collaborating with various teams for customized solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in sales/business development of specialty chemicals.
• Strong knowledge of Phenol & Resorcinol chemistry.
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into commercial opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth of Phenol, Resorcinol, and related chemistries.
• Identify new business opportunities across various sectors.
• Achieve defined sales targets and profitability goals.

Skills

Sales Target Achievement

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Market Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

MBA

Job description

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Manager to lead sales and business development activities for Phenol, Resorcinol, and related downstream derivatives. The role requires a strong background in chemical manufacturing & specialty chemicals, proven expertise in customer acquisition, and relationship management across domestic and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Drive sales growth of Phenol, Resorcinol, and related chemistries.
• Identify new business opportunities across pharma, agrochemicals, adhesives, rubber chemicals, and specialty applications.
• Achieve defined sales targets, revenue, and profitability goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers in domestic and global markets.
• Understand customer requirements and provide technical-commercial solutions.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long-term supply agreements.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing movements in Phenol and Resorcinol markets.
• Provide inputs to senior management for product positioning and business planning.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain teams for customized solutions and timely deliveries.

Operational & Reporting

• Ensure timely order execution, credit control, and receivable collections.
• Prepare regular MIS, sales forecasts, and performance reports.
• Represent the company in industry events, trade fairs, and exhibitions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 5 –10 years of experience in sales/business development of specialty chemicals or KSMs.
• Strong knowledge of Phenol & Resorcinol chemistry and their applications.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and growing key accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Strong customer orientation and consultative selling approach.
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into commercial opportunities.
• Analytical mindset with strong market awareness.
• Self-driven, result-oriented, and collaborative.