Assistant Manager - Trading & Distribution - Industrial Solvents

Mandatory Experience:

- 3 - 4+ years of experience in trading, distribution, or B2B sales of industrial solvents (e.g., ethyl acetate, toluene, xylene, methanol, phenol, etc).

About the Role:

We are looking for a commercially sharp professional to lead the launch and scale-up of our Solvents vertical. This is a high-impact role where you will drive end-to-end trade execution from supplier onboarding to buyer closure while managing price volatility and margin optimization in a zero-inventory model.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build and manage supply-side relationships with domestic manufacturers, refineries, and importers of industrial solvents.

- Execute back-to-back trades matching buyer purchase orders with real-time supplier availability.

- Monitor international and domestic price movements to identify arbitrage opportunities.

- Expand market presence across paints, inks, pharmaceuticals, and other solvent-consuming industries.

- Drive transaction velocity and scale the vertical from the ground up.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- 3 - + years of experience in trading, distribution, or B2B sales of industrial solvents (e.g., ethyl acetate, toluene, xylene, methanol, phenol).

- Strong network among chemical distributors, terminal operators, or procurement heads.

- Deep understanding of price dynamics and market intelligence in the chemical sector.

- Comfortable using data and technology to drive decisions not just manual coordination.

Whats on Offer:

- Competitive fixed salary + performance-linked incentives.

- Opportunity to build a new vertical with significant ownership.

- Platform-based, tech-enabled distribution model (no warehouse management).

- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment with wealth-creation potential.