We're Hiring | Business Head – Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients

Location: Mumbai (Preferred)

Experience: 10+ years

Industry: Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients

We are looking for an entrepreneurial Business Head to build and lead a new Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients business vertical for a rapidly growing specialty ingredients organization

This is a greenfield leadership opportunity for a commercially strong professional with deep expertise in the personal care & cosmetic ingredients industry, strong industry relationships, and the ability to build a business from the ground up.

What We're Looking For

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in the Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients industry.
- Strong experience in Business Development, Key Account Management or Business Leadership.
- Established network across cosmetic manufacturers and global ingredient suppliers.
- Track record of launching new product lines or building new business verticals.
- Strong commercial negotiation, strategic planning and people leadership skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and build a business from scratch.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India and internationally.

Preferred Product Exposure





Experience with one or more of the following will be preferred:

Emollients | Surfactants | Emulsifiers | Preservatives | Active Ingredients | Botanical Extracts | Silicones | Specialty Oils & Butters | UV Filters | Humectants | Rheology Modifiers | Conditioning Agents | Functional Ingredients | Natural & Sustainable Ingredients

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute the business strategy, annual plans and growth roadmap.
- Identify high-potential product categories, market segments and new business opportunities.
- Build and scale the business into a profitable vertical.
- Develop and manage relationships with global ingredient manufacturers and suppliers.
- Negotiate distribution agreements and strategic partnerships.
- Build relationships with key customers across Personal Care, Skin Care, Hair Care, Colour Cosmetics, Toiletries, Home Care and Contract Manufacturing.
- Drive recent business development, key account growth and revenue targets.
- Lead technical discussions, customer presentations and commercial negotiations.
- Establish procurement, inventory, forecasting, pricing and customer-service processes.
- Build, mentor and lead a high-performing sales & technical team.
- Represent the organization at industry exhibitions, conferences and trade events.

? Interested candidates can DM me or share their CV at [[email protected]]

📌 Business Head – Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients (Mumbai)
🏢 Antal International
📍 Mumbai