Allnex - Manager - Technical Services & Business Development

Description:

About the job:

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations and thats exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating.

Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and thats a huge part of what working at allnex is about.

No matter which role you step into, youll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

Youll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who as part of one of the worlds leading coating resins companies serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Click here to learn more about how we can make an impact together!

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Position Overview:

allnex is on the look out for a seasoned, strategic leader to step into the role of Technical Services & Business Development Manager in Mumbai, India.

In this pivotal position, you will serve as the face of allnex in the Indian marketspearheading business development initiatives, leading technical service excellence, and driving long-term strategic growth across key customer segments.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, customer intimacy, and market-shaping influence.

Youll collaborate with global stakeholders, influence product roadmaps, and play a key role in enhancing customer success and market share across India.

Take the Lead in Transforming the Coatings Market and make an impact together.

Apply now and shape whats next with allnex.

Responsibilities:

- Lead India market engagement as the senior ambassador of allnex, managing key accounts, opportunity pipelines, and strategic relationships.

- Develop and implement technical strategies for product promotion, benchmarking, formulation, and applicationparticularly across liquid resins, crosslinkers, and additives.

- Identify, develop, and scale new business opportunities across coatings sectors (OEM, Vehicle Refinish, Industrial, Architectural), working closely with commercial, R&D, and marketing teams.

- Partner with global teams to influence product innovation and adapt global solutions to meet local market demands.

- Analyze market dynamics including competitor activity, customer trends, and emerging technologies to inform proactive strategic planning.

- Strengthen distribution networks by guiding local channel strategy and ensuring profitability, reach, and operational excellence.

- Represent allnex at industry forums, technical conferences, seminars, and customer innovation sessionspositioning the brand as a thought leader.

- Deliver regular strategic updates to regional and global leadership teams on customer success, project conversions, and business impact.

Required Skills And Experience:

- 12-15+ years of experience in the chemical or coatings industry, with a strong track record in technical leadership, business development, or product strategy.

- Deep domain expertise in Auto OEM, Vehicle Refinish, Architectural, Industrial, and Solvent/Water-borne technologies.

- Proven ability to bridge technical innovation with commercial growthideally with hands-on experience in product development, technical solutions, and customer engagement.

- Confidence in leading presentations, hosting technical workshops, and representing the brand across multiple forums.

- High-level strategic thinking paired with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset.

- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to work cross-functionally across cultures and disciplines.

- Prior exposure to multi-industry, matrixed organizations and complex decision-making environments.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Paint Technology.

- Masters Degree or MBA in a related field is highly preferred.

We offer:

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions.

On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities