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Sr. Business Development Manager

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
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Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
Develop and execute sales strategies, drive new business and key-account growth, manage forecasting and KPIs, close high-value deals, build strategic partnerships, analyze markets, optimize sales processes, and mitigate risks. The role also involves executive relationship management and scaling high-performing sales teams within the chemicals or specialty chemicals industry.
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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 1000+ business across 30+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production.We have raised $40 million in Series B funding, taking its total funding to $54 million. The round was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments.We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities
  • Sales Strategy: Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with overall business objectives
  • Revenue Growth: Drive growth through new business development and expansion of key accounts
  • Forecasting & Reporting: Own sales forecasting, performance tracking, and KPI management
  • Deal Closure: Lead high-value deal closures, guiding negotiations and ensuring contract execution
  • Strategic Partnerships: Build and manage partnerships to unlock new growth channels
  • Market Insights: Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competition to refine strategy
  • Process Optimization: Improve sales processes to enhance efficiency and conversion rates
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks impacting sales performance

Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of proven sales and business development experience in Chemicals or Specialty Chemicals
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred
  • Strong track record of client acquisition and relationship management at senior levels
  • Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling high-performing sales teams
  • Strong understanding of Fortune 500 client landscape
  • Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office

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