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Business Development Manager - Specialty Chemicals

Chennai Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join a well-established international specialty chemicals company and lead business growth across India. This role combines business development, technical customer engagement, and strategic market intelligence to support long-term expansion within key industrial sectors.
  • 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.

Job Description

  • 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 strong technical support.
  • Competitive remuneration package and career advancement opportunities
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Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
Technical / Industrial
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7094240

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.