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