Position: India Sales Manager / Business Development Manager
Location: Ahmedabad / Mumbai, India
Employment: Full-time
Reporting to: China Headquarters
About the Company
We are a China-based manufacturer specializing in thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and adhesive-layer materials for self-adhesive protective films.
We are expanding our business in the Indian market and are looking for an experienced India Sales Manager to develop customers and build long-term business relationships in India.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage customers in the Indian plastics, polymer, film, protective film and adhesive industries.
Identify new business opportunities and develop recent customers.
Visit customers, understand technical requirements and coordinate product trials.
Work closely with the China technical and sales teams to support customer qualification and product development.
Prepare RFQs, quotations, sales forecasts and market reports.
Monitor competitors, market prices and customer requirements.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key customers.
Regularly report sales activities, pipeline and market intelligence to the China headquarters.
Travel within India as required.
Requirements
5+ years of B2B sales experience in plastics, polymers, films, adhesives, chemicals or related industries.
At least 3 years of sales experience in the Indian market.
Experience with protective films, plastic films, polymer materials, TPE, TPU, PE, PP, adhesives or related materials is highly preferred.
Existing relationships with Indian film manufacturers, protective film manufacturers, plastic converters or polymer companies will be a solid advantage.
Strong business development and customer relationship management skills.
Positive technical understanding of polymer/plastic materials.
Good English communication skills.
Willingness to travel within India.
Compensation
Competitive fixed salary plus performance-based sales commission.