Head of Commercial (Chemicals)

ONE SEVEN CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global player in the industrial and chemical sector is seeking a Head of Commercial based in Singapore. This high-impact leadership role involves driving the company's commercial growth across key chemical markets and leading a team of experienced Sales and Account Managers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales leadership background, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the chemical or petrochemical sectors. Interested candidates may email your resume to Alycia Lim at the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of proven sales leadership experience in the chemical, petroleum, or petrochemical sectors.
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets and expanding customer portfolios.
• Experience in sales forecasting and pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all sales activities to achieve revenue and market expansion targets.
• Manage and develop a team of Sales Managers.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies and customer acquisition plans.

Skills

Sales leadership

B2B sales cycles

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

Job description

We are partnering with a leading global player in the industrial and chemical sector to hire a Head of Commercial. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive the company’s commercial growth across key chemical markets while leading a team of experienced Sales and Account Managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive all sales activities to achieve revenue, margin, and market expansion targets across the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Sales Managers, ensuring strong sales execution, customer engagement, and consistent target achievement.
• Build and grow the sales pipeline by identifying new customers, developing leads, and converting opportunities into long-term business.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies, customer acquisition plans, and account growth tactics aligned with business goals.
• Monitor team performance, set KPIs, and conduct regular sales reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Providing business direction as well as the developing and implementing market plan.
• Work closely with marketing, operations, and technical teams to deliver solutions that support customer requirements and ensure high service satisfaction.
• Gather and report market intelligence including customer trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to guide sales strategy.
• Ensure accurate sales forecasting, pipeline tracking, and reporting for management visibility and planning.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings to build brand presence and expand the network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of provensales leadership experience in the chemical, petroleum, petrochemical, or related industrial sectors.
• Proven sales leadership experience in the chemical, petroleum, petrochemical, or related industrial sectors.
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets, expanding customer portfolios, and leading high-performing sales teams.
• Solid understanding of B2B sales cycles, pricing strategies, key account management, and customer relationship building.Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage regional or international customers.
• Analytical mindset with experience in sales forecasting, pipeline management, and performance tracking.

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Interested candidates may email your resume to Alycia Lim ([e-mail])

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Alycia Lim Hui Choo

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