Company Description A.R. Life Sciences (ARL) is a fast-growing manufacturer of bulk drug APIs and intermediates, established in 2007 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The company operates three manufacturing facilities — two in Hyderabad and one in Visakhapatnam.

With a team of over 350 professionals and a strong, long-standing client base across domestic and international markets, ARL is driven by robust in-house R&D; and a commitment to quality, compliance, and innovation across its chemical and pharmaceutical portfolios.

Role Description We are looking for a Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager – Specialty Chemicals, to be based full-time, on-site in Hyderabad. This role sits within the commercial team and is responsible for growing ARL's specialty chemicals business in the cosmetic, industrial, and electrochemical segments — from identifying markets and customers to closing deals and ensuring smooth order execution.

Key responsibilities include: Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities for specialty chemicals across domestic and international markets

Lead the charge in establishing ARL's footprint in the cosmetic, industrial, and electrochemical segments — scouting customers, understanding segment-specific needs, and building the pipeline from the ground up

Own the commercial cycle for your accounts — pricing, quotations, and contract/negotiation support

Work closely with production, quality,



and R&D; to ensure customer inquiries are answered quickly

Track the market — pricing movements, competitor activity, and emerging demand

Maintain sales pipelines, forecasts, and reporting that give leadership visibility into the business, including progress on new-segment development

Represent the company at customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events, and build the kind of relationships that turn one-time buyers into long-term partners

Support the marketing collateral and strategic initiatives that build ARL's brand and reputation, especially as the company establishes itself in these new segments Qualifications

4–6 years of experience in specialty chemicals marketing and business development — ideally with exposure to cosmetic, industrial, or electrochemical segments — is non-negotiable

Entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable building something new rather than just managing an existing book of business

Strong communication skills

Sharp analytical instincts paired with real negotiation skill — you can read a market and hold your ground in a deal A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Business, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent in Marketing/International Business is a plus

Comfort working independently in a rapid-moving, compliance-driven environment, juggling multiple accounts and priorities at once

📌 Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager – Marketing & Business Development (Specialty Chemicals) (Hyderabad)
🏢 AR Life Sciences
📍 Hyderabad