Sales & Marekting Proffesional

Sunshield Chemicals Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshield Chemicals Limited in Mumbai invites a Senior Manager / Manager – Sales & Business Development to drive growth in global markets for specialty chemicals. You will lead strategies to identify new customers and convert opportunities into profitable business, aligning customer needs with R&D capabilities.

The role requires 10–15 years in specialty chemicals sales or trading, with a strong track record in account management, and an MBA in Marketing or Business Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry (B.Sc / M.Sc) or related technical discipline.
• MBA in Marketing or Business Management preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in specialty chemicals sales or business development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customers and niche markets domestically and internationally.
• Shift customers from commodity pricing to performance-based pricing and manage portfolios.
• Technical selling of core product lines: EO/PO surfactants, antioxidants, and esters; liaise with R&D.
• Market intelligence and competitor mapping to identify new product opportunities and growth areas.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Business Development

Key Account Management

Strategic Selling

Education

Bachelor's degree: Chemical Engg/ Chemistry (B.Sc/M.Sc)

MBA in Marketing or Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Senior Manager / Manager – Sales & Business Development

Company Overview

Sunshield Chemicals Limited (Listed on the BSE) is a leading player in the manufacturing of Surfactants, Antioxidants, and Specialty Chemicals. Established in 1986 and acquired by Indus Petrochem in 2021, the company has grown 2x, expanding its global footprint across the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Far East, and the Middle East. We specialize in value-added, performance-based chemical solutions for diverse industrial applications.

Experience Required:10 – 15 years of proven experience in specialty chemicals sales, business development, or chemical trading (with a manufacturing base in India). Location: India (Corporate Office / Regional Headquarters)

Compensation: As per industry standards Core Objective Develop and execute effective marketing and sales strategies to identify new customers, expand into global markets, and secure better profit realizations. This role focuses on value-added, application-based selling, maximizing plant capacity, and aligning customer requirements with internal R&D capabilities.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

1. Business Development & Market Expansion Customer Acquisition:

Identify and develop new customers and niche markets domestically and internationally. Export Growth: Manage and expand business in international markets (Americas, Europe, APAC, Middle East). Capacity Optimization: Drive sales volumes strategically to ensure maximum utilization of manufacturing plant capacities.

2. Strategic Account Management & Realization Value-Based Selling:

Shift customers from commodity pricing to performance-based pricing, ensuring better revenue realization. Relationship Management: Successfully manage business portfolios for both mid-sized and large-scale enterprise customers. Demand Forecasting: Maintain highly accurate, data-driven product requirement forecasts for clients to streamline supply chain operations.

3. Technical & Application-Based Selling Portfolio Expertise:

Technical selling of core product lines, specifically: Surfactants based on Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Propylene Oxide (PO). Antioxidants for Lubricants and Rubber industries. Design Esters for Lubricants (formulated as functional replacements for base oils). R&D Collaboration: Act as the vital bridge between the client and internal teams. Translate complex customer technical requirements into actionable solutions for the R&D team.

4. Market Intelligence & Strategy Competitor Mapping:

Conduct comprehensive market research on competitor portfolios, pricing, and market share to generate actionable insights. New Product Identification: Scan the market to identify emerging product trends and new product development opportunities aligned with Sunshield’s core competencies.

Target Industries Candidates must have deep experience catering to one or more of the following sectors:

• Paints, Coatings, and Paint Intermediates
• Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids
• Rubber & Polymers
• Textile Auxiliaries
• Home & Personal Care
• Agrochemicals

Qualifications & Competencies Education Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry (B.Sc / M.Sc), or a related technical discipline.

Preferred:

MBA in Marketing or Business Management.

Technical & Functional Skills Domain Expertise:

Strong background in Surfactants chemistry is highly preferred. Market Exposure: Deep understanding of the Indian and global specialty chemicals business environment. Digital Tools: High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for data analysis and corporate presentations.