Job Type: Full-time

Head - Industrial SalesLocation: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (with travel across key industrial regions)Employment Type: Full-timeExperience Level: Senior Leadership (10+ years)About Sheenlac PaintsEstablished in 1962, one of India's leading paint and finishes companies, ranking among the top 5 in the industryEvolved from manufacturing thinners and wood polishes into a powerhouse offering cutting-edge decorative, automotive, wood, and general industrial coatingsStrategic joint ventures with global leaders like Noroo Coating (Korea) and AkzoNobel (Italy), delivering over 20,000 automotive colors and cutting-edge protective solutionsCommitted to innovation, quality, and customer excellence—seeking a visionary leader to propel industrial sales to new heightsThe Role Lead the Industrial Coatings division end-to-end — strategy, P&L;, and team — driving revenue growth and market share across manufacturing, automotive, construction equipment, and infrastructure sectors. Reports to the NSM.Who We're Looking ForSelf-driven leader who owns outcomes and thinks big picture, not just quarter-to-quarterProven, exceptionally accelerated career growth — not a slow, linear climb10+ years in B2B industrial sales,



with 5+ years in a leadership rolePaint industry background strongly preferred; industrial paints/coatings experience a mustPreferably under 45 years of ageOut-of-the-box thinker who challenges convention and builds new market approachesNatural fit for an owner-driven, entrepreneurial culture — hands-on, fast-moving, accountableKey ResponsibilitiesOwn P&L; and drive exponential revenue growth for the Industries verticalBuild, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of regional sales managersIdentify and win new business with key industrial accountsBuild long-term relationships with distributors, dealers, and end-usersPartner with R&D;, marketing, and technical teams to align products with market needsTrack competitors and stay ahead on pricing and positioningDrive trade shows, demos, and B2B initiatives to build pipeline and brand visibilityUse CRM/data analytics to sharpen forecasting and sales strategyQualificationsMBA or equivalent in Sales/Marketing/Business ManagementProven track record of exceeding sales targets in industrial segments with P&L; exposureStrong grasp of industrial coatings applications and manufacturing-heavy market dynamicsExcellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsWillingness to travel across South India

📌 Head of Sales and Business Development (Chennai)
🏢 Sheenlac Paints
📍 Chennai