Product Head (PE) | Global Petrochemical Trading MNC

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
An exciting leadership opportunity to drive the growth, profitability, and market expansion of a Polyethylene (PE) portfolio across India. The role combines strategic business leadership, supplier management, commercial decision-making, and team development within a dynamic and growth-focused environment.
  • Lead a Pan India business with full commercial ownership
  • Drive growth in a high-impact leadership role

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in the chemicals and polymers sector with a strong market presence across India. Known for its entrepreneurial culture and customer-centric approach, the organization partners with global suppliers and delivers innovative solutions across multiple industrial segments.

Job Description

  • Lead the sales, marketing, and business development activities for the Polyethylene (PE) portfolio across India.
  • Deliver volume, revenue, and profitability targets while ensuring sustainable business growth.
  • Develop and execute annual and medium-term business plans aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Identify new customer segments, applications, and geographic markets to expand market share.
  • Drive strategic sourcing and purchasing decisions, including import planning across multiple ports.
  • Build and strengthen supplier relationships to achieve commercial and operational objectives.
  • Monitor pricing, margins, and profitability metrics to optimize business performance.
  • Maintain strong relationships with existing customers while expanding the customer base.
  • Conduct regular customer engagements to improve satisfaction and retention.
  • Manage credit exposure, collections, and compliance-related customer requirements.
  • Oversee inventory planning to ensure optimal stock levels and efficient working capital management.
  • Coordinate with supply chain, logistics, and regional teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
  • Lead periodic business reviews with regional teams and implement performance improvement initiatives.
  • Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and business forecasts to senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal business units to maximize organizational value and cross-functional synergies.
  • Develop, coach, and mentor high-performing commercial teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • Graduate degree required; postgraduate qualification in Marketing preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience within the polymer industry, preferably in Polyethylene (PE).
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with responsibility for business performance and P&L management.
  • Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Proven success in sales, business development, and profit center management.
  • Experience in supplier management, inventory planning, and credit management.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strategic thinker with a strong focus on execution and results.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a nationally significant business portfolio.
  • High visibility role with strategic impact on business growth.
  • End-to-end ownership of commercial and operational performance.
  • Exposure to key customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
  • Leadership responsibility for building and developing successful teams.
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-linked incentives.
  • Long-term career growth within a well-established and growing organization.
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7014962

Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
Technical / Industrial
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052026-7014962

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