Job Opening: Regional Head
Business Division: Polymer
Qualifications: Graduate in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Technology, Business Management, or a related discipline; an MBA or postgraduate in Sales and Marketing is preferred
Reporting to: Business Head based in Australia
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 10 - 15 years in Polymer, Specialty Chemical, or related Raw Material Sales, and additionally at least 3 years of experience managing a region
Compensation: INR 30 - 32 LPA
About Antal:
Antal International, East Patel Nagar Delhi, is a leading recruitment consultancy having expertise in connecting top talent across IT, Polymers/Plastics, Manufacturing and FMCG industries with leading organizations.
About the role:
Our client is a global major in polymers, and specialty chemicals and they are looking for commercially driven sales leaders with a strong trading mindset to drive buying and selling opportunities across polymers, specialty chemicals, and related raw materials in the Indian market. The position involves identifying and executing strategic commercial deals while working closely with internal product teams and external stakeholders to maximize business potential.
Role & responsibilities:
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Revenue & Business Growth: Accountable for driving regional volume, revenue, and gross margin targets across petrochemical, polymer, and chemical product lines.
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Key Account & B2B Sales: Build and maintain direct relationships with major industrial clients, lead bulk price negotiations, and secure long-term supply contracts.
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Territory & Market Expansion: Identify new business opportunities, expand zonal customer coverage, and increase market share across key industrial clusters.
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Commercial & Credit Operations: Manage customer credit limits, oversee payment collections, evaluate commercial risk, and maintain optimal working capital management.
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Sales Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and review the performance of regional sales managers and executives to ensure alignment with business goals.
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Supply Chain Alignment: Coordinate closely with internal logistics, supply chain, and product teams to ensure smooth product availability and timely deliveries.
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Market Intelligence: Monitor market dynamics, pricing trends, and competitor activities to provide key inputs for regional pricing and strategic decisions.
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Key Product Handled: mPE(Metallocene Polythylene), EVOH(Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol), Tie-layer Resins, Masterbatch(Color & Additive)
Preferred candidate profile:
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Minimum 10 - 15 years of core B2B / Enterprise sales experience in Polymers, Plastics, Raw Materials, or Speciality Chemicals.
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At least 3 years of experience managing a region, key accounts, and a sales team.
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Leadership & Scope: Proven track record in zonal/regional territory management and managing large sales targets.
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Education: Graduate in Chemical Engineering / Polymer Engineering / Plastic Technology or MBA/PGDM in Marketing / International Business.