Business Head - Phthalic Anhydride

Business Head - Phthalic Anhydride (18-25 yrs)

Role Overview:

This pivotal role entails leading the entire Phthalic Anhydride business unit, driving its strategic direction, and ensuring robust P&L performance. The Business Head will be responsible for overseeing all facets of the business, from market analysis and strategic planning to sales, marketing, and operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with internal teams including production, finance, R&D, and supply chain, while also engaging with key clients, suppliers, and industry partners.

This leadership position directly impacts the company's market share, profitability, and long-term growth within the dynamic commodity chemicals sector, ensuring sustainable competitive advantage and significant contribution to overall business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive comprehensive P&L accountability for the Phthalic Anhydride business, optimizing revenue generation, cost efficiencies, and margin expansion to achieve aggressive financial targets.

- Formulate and execute robust growth strategies, identifying new market opportunities, product applications, and customer segments to expand the business footprint and market share in commodity chemicals.

- Lead and mentor high-performing sales and marketing teams, developing effective go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and customer relationship management frameworks to maximize sales volume and brand presence.

- Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis specific to phthalic anhydride, providing actionable insights to anticipate industry trends, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

- Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to ensure efficient manufacturing, timely delivery, and quality assurance, maintaining high standards of operational performance and customer satisfaction.

- Cultivate strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment to support business objectives and long-term partnerships.

- Build, lead, and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement to achieve business goals and develop future leaders.

Required Skillset:

- Deep expertise in the Phthalic Anhydride market, including production processes, applications, and global supply-demand dynamics within the chemicals industry. Proven track record in P&L management, strategic business development, and driving sales & marketing initiatives within the commodity chemicals sector.

- Exceptional leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus across diverse internal and external stakeholders. Superior verbal and written communication skills are essential for presenting complex strategies and fostering strong client relationships.

- A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field is essential. An MBA from a premier institution is highly preferred.

- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment based out of Chennai, requiring strategic oversight and hands-on execution across all business functions.