Job DescriptionTo drive business growth, develop new customers, manage key accounts, and strengthen the Home Care and I&I; specialty chemicals portfolio across India. The role requires strong technical understanding, consultative selling capability, supplier/principal development orientation, and the ability to convert customer requirements into value-added chemical solutions.

N1. Business Development &Sales;

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- Drive revenue growth and achieve annual sales targets for the Home Care and I&I; specialty chemicals portfolio.
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- Identify and develop new business opportunities across detergent, cleaning, disinfectant, hygiene, institutional cleaning, and industrial cleaning segments.
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- Expand market share through strategic customer acquisition, customer mapping, and account development.
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- Prepare and execute pan-India territory plans, customer development plans, and opportunity pipelines.
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- Drive commercializationof specialty ingredients and value-added solutions with existing and new customers.
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Technical

Sales& Customer Support

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- Provide technicalconsultation to customers on formulation development, product selection, troubleshooting, and performance enhancement.
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- Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, laboratory discussions, and customer training programs.
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- Support customer product development projects by coordinating samples, technical data, prototypes, trials, and follow-ups.
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- Work closely with internal application/R&D; teams to address customer requirements and translate technical needs into commercial opportunities.
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- Maintain strong productknowledge across surfactants, polymers, solvents, preservatives, chelating agents, rheology modifiers, enzymes, and performance additives.
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Key Account

Management

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- Manage relationships with key accounts, formulators, manufacturers, distributors,



and channel partners across India.
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- Develop solid engagement with customer R&D;, purchase, production, quality, and leadership teams.
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- Lead commercial negotiations, techno-commercial discussions, and closure of business opportunities.
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- Monitor customer satisfaction and ensure effective issue resolution in coordination with internal functions and principals.
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- Support receivables monitoring and collections coordination wherever required.
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n4. Principal, Supplier & Portfolio Development

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- Promote and grow business for existing global and local principal product portfolios in Home Care and I&I; applications.
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- Identify, evaluate, andrecommend new suppliers/principals aligned with the company's Home Care and I&I; growth strategy.
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- Scout innovative ingredients, specialty technologies, and differentiated product portfolios that can create new market opportunities.
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- Conduct preliminary market assessments and business case evaluations for potential principal partnerships.
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- Coordinate with prospective principals for technical evaluation, samples, commercial discussions, exclusivity opportunities, and business development plans.
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- Support due diligence, internal review, onboarding, portfolio launch, and commercialization activities for new principals/suppliers.
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential principals to expand product offering and strengthen market position.
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Industry

Representation & Networking

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- Represent the company at national and international trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and industry forums related to Home Care, Hygiene, Cleaning, I&I;, and Specialty Chemicals.
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- Generate leads, identify emerging market trends, and establish relationships with customers, suppliers, principals, formulators, and other industry stakeholders.
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- Present company capabilities, product portfolios, technical strengths, and solution-oriented offerings to industry participants.
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- Gather competitive intelligence, supplier insights, customer feedback, and market signals from industry events.
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- Coordinate post-event lead management, follow-up actions, and conversion of opportunities generated through exhibitions and conferences.
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Market

Intelligence & Strategy Support

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- Track market trends, competitor activities, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and sustainability-led formulation needs.
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- Identify new application opportunities, high-growth segments, and white spaces in Home Care and I&I; markets.
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- Provide regular market feedback, customer insights, competitor updates, and business forecasts to management.
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- Collaborate with management on pricing strategy, product positioning, market penetration plans, and new portfolio opportunities.
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Business

Planning & Reporting

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- Maintain an updated opportunity pipeline and customer activity records through CRM or internal reporting formats.
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- Prepare monthly sales reviews, forecasts, principal updates, and market reports.
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- Monitor sales performance, margins, customer wise growth, and conversion of new product opportunities.
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- Coordinate internally with supply chain, customer service, regulatory, finance, and technical teams for smooth execution.
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