Regional Sales Manager – Polymers | APAC & Emerging Markets Location:

Mumbai Compensation :

Upto 45 Lacs only Experience:

5+ Years Function:

Sales / Business Development / Key Account Management Industry:

Specialty Chemicals / Polymers / Petrochemicals

About the Role We are looking for an experienced

Regional Sales Manager – Polymers

to drive business growth across

India, Southeast Asia and selected Central Asian/Middle Eastern markets

for a leading global specialty chemicals organization. The role will focus on

polymer products used in high-value industrial applications , including

Polymer-Modified Bitumen (PMB)

and paving applications. This is a highly commercial role with a strong technical element — approximately

70% commercial and 30% technical

— ideal for professionals who combine strong B2B sales capabilities with a sound understanding of polymers, specialty chemicals or related products.

Key Responsibilities Develop and execute regional sales plans in line with global and regional business strategies. Drive sales and business development across assigned markets and key accounts. Develop strategic account plans to maximize revenue and identify opportunities for business growth. Build and maintain solid relationships with

strategic buyers, technical stakeholders and key influencers

within customer organizations. Understand customer requirements, end-use applications and product value propositions. Manage commercial activities including

pricing, negotiations, contracts, product transitions and special commercial arrangements . Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of projects and business opportunities. Identify new customers, applications and incremental business opportunities. Work closely with

R&D;, Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain,



Quality and Customer Service

to address customer requirements and develop solutions. Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs and provide insights to regional/global leadership. Manage sales forecasts, customer demand and product allocation in coordination with sales leadership. Support product innovation and communicate new product/application developments to customers. Maintain strong CRM and pipeline discipline and provide regular business updates. Travel extensively across the assigned region, expected to be approximately

one-third of the role .

Ideal Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree required;

technical/scientific degree preferred . 5+ years of relevant B2B sales/business development experience . Experience in

polymers, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, synthetic rubber, elastomers or related industrial products . Experience in selling products to industrial customers and managing strategic/key accounts. Strong commercial orientation with the ability to understand

technical products and their end-use applications . Experience in pricing, commercial negotiations, account planning and pipeline management. Strong customer-facing and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams. Willingness and ability to undertake significant international travel.

Preferred Background We are particularly interested in candidates coming from

manufacturing/producer organizations

in sectors such as: Specialty Chemicals Polymers Petrochemicals Synthetic Rubber / Elastomers Oil & Gas / Big Oil Polymer-Modified Bitumen / Asphalt Industrial Chemicals

Important:

Candidates should have experience working with a

manufacturer/producer . Profiles primarily from

trading companies, agents or pure distribution businesses will not be considered.

📌 Regional Sales Manager – Polymers | APAC & Emerging Markets (for chemical company) (Mumbai)
🏢 Antal International
📍 Mumbai