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Regional Sales Manager (South Asia) - Specialty Chemicals

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial professional to lead business development and account management activities across the South Asia region for a global specialty chemicals organisation.Based in Singapore, this role offers significant ownership, regional exposure, and the chance to shape growth strategies across key industrial and consumer application markets.
  • Lead commercial growth across India and Pakistan markets
  • Drive strategic sales for specialty chemical formulations

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised chemicals organisation with a strong international footprint and a long-standing reputation for innovation, sustainability, and technical expertise. Operating across multiple regions worldwide, the company supplies a broad portfolio of specialty chemical solutions serving diverse industries including personal care, home care, industrial applications, textiles, and manufacturing.

With an established presence across Asia Pacific and a collaborative international culture, the organisation continues to invest in growth opportunities across emerging markets, creating exciting career prospects for commercially driven professionals.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Leader, you will be responsible for driving commercial growth across India and Pakistan while managing strategic customer relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute regional sales strategies to achieve revenue and market share targets
  • Manage key customer accounts, distributors, and channel partners across the assigned territory
  • Identify new business opportunities and expand market penetration within targeted industry segments
  • Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract management activities
  • Monitor market developments, competitive activity, and customer trends to support strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate closely with supply chain, logistics, customer service, and finance teams to ensure seamless customer support
  • Prepare sales forecasts, business plans, account reviews, and market intelligence reports to support regional growth initiatives



The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of commercial sales experience within chemicals, specialty chemicals, ingredients, oleochemicals, surfactants, industrial chemicals, or related industries
  • Proven track record of driving business growth and managing strategic customer relationships
  • Strong understanding of distribution management, trading operations, and commercial negotiations
  • Experience managing regional markets across India and familiarity with local market dynamics
  • Ability to develop and execute sales strategies independently within a regional portfolio
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience working cross-functionally across supply chain, finance, customer service, and operations teams
  • Comfortable travelling regularly within the assigned territory

What's on Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to join a globally established chemicals organisation in a highly visible regional role with significant autonomy and ownership. The successful candidate will gain exposure to international stakeholders across Asia Pacific, participate in strategic growth initiatives, and enjoy a collaborative hybrid working environment based in Singapore. The organisation is committed to employee development through ongoing training, leadership exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term career progression opportunities within a global platform.

Contact
Zi Hui Lim (Lic No: R1767414 / EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7102938
Phone number
+65 6416 9831

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Zi Hui Lim (Lic No: R1767414 / EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9831
Job Reference
JN-092026-7102938

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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.