About Our Client Our client is a leading international manufacturer of specialty chemical solutions with decades of industry expertise. Serving diverse industrial markets, the company is recognised for its innovative products, technical excellence, and commitment to long-term growth in emerging markets.

- Identify and develop new business opportunities across India.

- Build and maintain long-term relationships with industrial customers.
- Expand business within sectors including footwear, leather goods, polyurethane processing, automotive, adhesives, and other industrial applications.
- Conduct customer visits, commercial discussions, and market development activities.
- Coordinate technical trials, product evaluations, and industrial implementation projects.
- Collaborate closely with international technical teams to support customer requirements.
- Gather market intelligence and identify new applications, sectors, and growth opportunities.
- Map industrial clusters, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and sourcing opportunities.
- Assess logistics, infrastructure, and market trends to support strategic business decisions.
- Prepare market and business insights to support future expansion initiatives.

The Successful





Applicant - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline. Business graduates with strong industrial B2B experience will also be considered.

- 5 to 10 years of experience in business development, technical sales, or commercial roles within specialty chemicals or industrial materials.
- Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing environments and customer engagement.
- Proven ability to generate new business and develop new markets.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial, self-driven, analytical, and commercially focused.
- Comfortable travelling extensively across India. What's on Offer - Prospect to drive growth for an established international organisation.
- High level of autonomy and exposure to senior leadership.
- Diverse role combining commercial, technical, and strategic responsibilities.
- Opportunity to influence the company's long-term development plans in India.
- Collaborative international environment with strong technical support.
- Competitive remuneration package and career advancement opportunities

📌 Business Development Manager - Specialty Chemicals (Chennai)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Chennai