Sales Manager - Phenol And Resorcinol
Scimplify
Sales & Business Development
Posted on Oct 16, 2025
About Us
Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.
We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.
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Role Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Manager to lead sales and business development activities for Phenol, Resorcinol, and related downstream derivatives. The role requires a strong background in chemical manufacturing & specialty chemicals, proven expertise in customer acquisition, and relationship management across domestic and international markets.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Drive sales growth of Phenol, Resorcinol, and related chemistries.
- Identify new business opportunities across pharma, agrochemicals, adhesives, rubber chemicals, and specialty applications.
- Achieve defined sales targets, revenue, and profitability goals.
Customer Engagement & Key Accounts
- Develop and maintain relationships with key customers in domestic and global markets.
- Understand customer requirements and provide technical-commercial solutions.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and long-term supply agreements.
Market Intelligence & Strategy
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing movements in Phenol and Resorcinol markets.
- Provide inputs to senior management for product positioning and business planning.
- Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain teams for customized solutions and timely deliveries.
Operational & Reporting
- Ensure timely order execution, credit control, and receivable collections.
- Prepare regular MIS, sales forecasts, and performance reports.
- Represent the company in industry events, trade fairs, and exhibitions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
- 5 –10 years of experience in sales/business development of specialty chemicals or KSMs.
- Strong knowledge of Phenol & Resorcinol chemistry and their applications.
- Proven track record in achieving sales targets and growing key accounts.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
Key Competencies
- Strong customer orientation and consultative selling approach.
- Ability to translate technical knowledge into commercial opportunities.
- Analytical mindset with strong market awareness.
- Self-driven, result-oriented, and collaborative.