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Description: About UPL: UPL is a leader in global food systems and with the acquisition of Arysta LifeScience, is now one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With revenue of US$5 billion, UPL has presence in 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of worlds food basket and focused on high-growth regions, UPL represents a compelling value proposition for growers, distributors, suppliers, and innovation partners in a consolidating market. UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world\'s long-term food supply. It offers an integrated portfolio of both patented and post-patent agricultural solutions for various arable and specialty crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL\'s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement . Our purpose is \' OpenAg\'. An Open agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders . Job Summary: The purpose of the role is to lead the business and manage sales for specific categories and achieve the gross profit target to support the growth of Speciality chemicals business unit of UPL Limited. This would be a client facing role. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for managing sales responsibility of Speciality Chemical International Business, including sales strategy, plan, and implementation to achieve Speciality Chemical Business Unit\'s objective to grow exponentially. S/he will ensure short, mid, and long-term volume and profitability targets are achieved and required resources are in place. Job Responsibilities: Manage sales growth in line with company objectives Achieve the annual objectives - Sales, Receivables and Gross Contribution. Development and achievement of annual operating plan and budgets, in terms of revenue, EBITDA and market share. Develop and implement strategies to increase the profitability and broaden the product base of the business. Handle key accounts, maintain good business relations with them and acquire new customers. Achieve the gross profit targets for the assigned categories. Devise and Implement Sales Strategy for different products across regions to increase sales. Manage the existing suppliers and add new suppliers for the related categories. Handle cross selling of existing products to new customers and new products to existing customers. Conduct inventory planning for the supplier specific products after understanding the lead time. Lead and coach the team to manage the team motivation and productivity. Manage the finance related processes, documentation & payment terms with the customers of assigned categories. Ensure timely resolution of customers\' issues/queries to ensure high customer satisfaction. Assists in the development and launching of new products Leverages the organization\'s relationship with existing institutional accounts by developing and executing proactive, creative, and ongoing contact initiatives. Stay up to date on the market trends and Intelligence of various regions. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Postgraduate with an MBA, Chemistry Background (preferable) 15+ years of Sales & Marketing experience Knowledge of B2B Sales in Chemical Industry Exposure to International Sales Experience of working with teams in a fast paced, high-growth focused, dynamic and a hands-on work environment. Have a strong solution focus and be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions. Team player with an energetic, can-do personality, capable of building strong internal and intercompany relationships is crucial High comfort level working with senior Indian and International executives. Excellent analytical and presentation skills. LOCATION: Mumbai, India KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Business Acumen: The individual in this role must understand business priorities and translate them into sales agenda that supports the business as it grows. Results Orientation: Strong capability in focusing on tasks and results to achieving goals, solving problems, maintaining productivity, and making fast decisions by using a critical thinking approach. Influence: Success in this role will require partnership & collaboration through influence with clients and internal stakeholders to execute the Sales priorities. Project Management - Plan and schedule work according to changing priorities designs and maintains effective systems and processes for managing work. Ability to multi-task and project manage in a global matrixed environment. We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no-one plays against team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.

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