Business Head – Water Treatment Chemicals (Specialty Chemicals)

About us We are a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with a full stack solution from R&D to manufacturing and global supply chain of chemicals to 26+ countries. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India we cater to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial chemicals, food, nutraceuticals and animal nutrition industries. Our B2B fulfillment platform supports businesses globally in developing and manufacturing chemicals from lab to commercial scale. With a team of in-house R&D experts and scientists, we offer custom synthesis and route scouting services to support manufacturers in product development. We are VC backed - here is a read. We are 450+ people strong and have entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE and Indonesia. We are currently exporting to over 17 countries from India. Read to learn more ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gd7brT8S About the Role We are looking for an experienced Business Head – Water Treatment Chemicals to lead and grow our specialty chemicals business serving the water treatment industry. The ideal candidate should have a strong commercial background in selling process and specialty chemicals that are used in industrial water treatment applications, with proven experience in business development, customer acquisition, and P&L management. Key Responsibilities ● Develop and execute the growth strategy for the Water Treatment Chemicals business. ● Drive revenue, profitability, and overall P&L performance. ● Build relationships with industrial customers, chemical distributors, OEMs, EPCs, and water treatment solution providers. ● Expand the portfolio of specialty chemicals used in boiler water, cooling water, wastewater, and membrane treatment applications. ● Identify new business opportunities, supplier partnerships, and market segments. ● Lead commercial negotiations, pricing, and contract management. ● Collaborate with R&D, sourcing, and operations teams to deliver customer-specific chemical solutions. ● Build and mentor a high-performing commercial team. Preferred Background ● 7+ years of experience in Water Treatment Chemicals, Process Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, or Industrial Chemicals. ● Hands-on commercial experience selling chemicals such as coagulants, flocculants, antiscalants, corrosion inhibitors, biocides, membrane treatment chemicals, boiler water chemicals, cooling water chemicals, and wastewater treatment chemicals. ● Proven experience in business development, key account management, and P&L ownership. ● Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.