- Drive market expansion for a global specialty chemicals manufacturer

- High-visibility role with strong growth and strategic impact

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

- Opportunity 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 solid technical support.

- Competitive remuneration package and career advancement opportunities

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7094240

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