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Business Development Manager - Engineering Plastics | Mumbai

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to drive growth within the engineering plastics portfolio across India. The role focuses on developing new business opportunities, building strategic customer relationships, and increasing market share across diverse industrial sectors.
  • Drive growth in a fast-expanding advanced materials business
  • Hybrid working model with strong career progression

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international distributor and solutions provider specialising in plastics, advanced materials, chemicals, and industrial products. With an established global presence and ambitious growth plans in India, the organisation offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment for high-performing professionals.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute business development strategies for the engineering plastics portfolio.
  • Identify, acquire, and develop new customers across target industries.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with OEMs, processors, moulders, compounders, and distributors.
  • Promote and support the sale of engineering and specialty polymer materials.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions.
  • Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation through to commercial closure.
  • Prepare business plans, sales forecasts, and market intelligence reports.
  • Support pricing discussions, contract negotiations, and customer agreements.
  • Represent the organisation at customer meetings, exhibitions, and industry events.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in engineering plastics, polymer distribution, compounding, trading, or raw material sales.
  • Strong understanding of plastics applications and customer requirements across multiple industries.
  • Demonstrated success in new business development and key account management.
  • Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced commercial environment.
  • Willingness to travel for customer meetings and business development activities.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a growing international organisation with ambitious expansion plans in India.
  • Exposure to leading engineering plastics, specialty polymers, and advanced material solutions.
  • High-impact role with significant responsibility for business growth and market development.
  • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment with strong career progression opportunities.
  • Flexible work-from-home arrangement based in Mumbai, complemented by customer visits and business travel as required.
  • Opportunity to work closely with global suppliers and leading industrial customers across India.
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7090933

Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
Technical / Industrial
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7090933

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.