Manager - Technical Sales - Agricultural Industrial Bio Solutions

Technical Sales Manager

Technical Sales Manager, Biofuel and Starch, Bangalore

- If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an environment in which creativity, business drive and scientific excellence all thrive, you could be our new colleague in our Agricultural Industrial Bio solutions (AIB) division.

- This role involves working with existing and prospective customers in Bioenergy and Starch (Grain processing) Industry in creating a strong value proposition and help them differentiate themselves in the market.

- From identifying opportunities at customer meetings to being part of sophisticated application trials, you'll use your outstanding communication skills and scientific talents to turn opportunities into tangible business value.

- The position gives you access to our exhaustive market insights, working with colleagues across the world, and a chance to experience the passion of selling products that make the world a better place to live.

- If you are ready to take the challenge in challenging your customers to bring their best out to market, this is the position for you.

- The role requires you to create structured presentations and insights through analysis of data - and offer specific direction to our customers/ distributors.

- For the right individual, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced organization with huge potential for personal and professional development.

- The role requires you to travel for around 50% of your time. The position is based out of Bangalore, reporting to the Commercial Head - Distilling & Bioenergy.

In this position, you need:

- M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree (Sales/ Marketing and/or Technical)

- Minimum 10 years of relevant job experience preferably in chemical or biochemical sciences and with good knowledge about Grain & Molasses Distilling (1G biofuels). Experience in starch processing will be add on.

- Strong sales and/or Marketing experience (> 4 - 5 years), preferably from Distilling industry.

- 3 years' experience/Exposure to industrial enzymes preferred

- Strong drive, responsible, goal-oriented, well organized, and self-motivated, being able to develop business independently

- Structured presentation and analytical skills - and use insights to drive decisions. Demonstrated computer proficiency including MS Office.

- Ability to engage and build strong relationship with key stakeholders including R&D, sales, and marketing teams - internally and at key customers.

- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time in your region is a prerequisite.

- Fluency in English (written/spoken). Fluency in Hindi will be an advantage.