Managing Director - Automobile

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the overall strategy, commercial operations, and business development for India.

- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and full P&L responsibility.

- Develop new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial customers.

- Lead sales, pricing, contract negotiations, and strategic customer accounts.

- Oversee operations, finance, supply chain, quality, and compliance.

- Build and develop a high-performing local organization.

- Collaborate with international headquarters and global functional teams.

- Manage budgets, cash flow, working capital, and business performance.

- Identify new markets and applications to support sustainable growth.

Candidate Profile:

- University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

- Proven leadership experience with overall business or P&L responsibility.

- Strong experience in the automotive, technical textiles, polymers, automotive components, materials, or related industrial sectors.

- Demonstrated success in sales growth, business development, and customer acquisition.

- Strong network with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and industrial customers.

- Experience working with multinational organizations and international stakeholders.

- Strong financial, commercial, and operational management capabilities.

- Experience in building, scaling, or developing a business or subsidiary.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

- Willingness to travel within India and internationally.