Job Title: Business Development Manager - White Oils / Transformer Oils / Petroleum Jelly / Cosmetics Raw Materials (Manufacturing & Trading)
Location: UAE (with international travel as required)
Reporting To
: Managing Director / Group CEO
Role Objective
To lead and grow the vertical for
white oils, transformer oils, petroleum jelly
, and
cosmetic raw materials
, managing end-to-end
P&L, sales, and technical market development
. A key focus is
onboarding major multinational corporations (MNCs)
through rigorous product approval processes, establishing long-term supply relationships, and unlocking high-margin opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Development & MNC Engagement
Identify, target, and aggressively pursue onboarding of
major MNCs
in the
cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and personal care
space.
Lead
product registration, technical data submission, audit support, and approval cycles
with global brands and their regional manufacturing arms.
Build a strategic funnel of
Tier-1 multinational prospects
with defined timelines for onboarding and commercial conversion.
Track regulatory and documentation requirements for
USP/BP/IP grades
, Halal, Vegan, ISO certifications, and customer-specific QA norms.
Customer & Market Mapping
Maintain an exhaustive database of all relevant
end-users, toll manufacturers, contract fillers, and private label players
across key markets.
Identify customer gaps and build entry strategy for each potential target by aligning quality, packaging, and service expectations.
Open and develop accounts currently not in the customer portfolio through proactive field engagement and targeted sales initiatives.
Sales & Technical Support Leadership
Direct the
sales and technical support teams
across multiple countries/regions.
Provide guidance for packaging options (bulk, drums, jars, tubes), shelf-life management, and sample customization based on client R&D.
Facilitate site trials, documentation exchange, and ensure product consistency across batches.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Coordination
Collaborate with production for process optimization of
blending, homogenization, and filling lines
.
Ensure consistent product specs for
color, viscosity, penetration
, dielectric strength (for transformer oils), and microbial control (for cosmetics).
Supervise procurement of base oils, slack/micro waxes, additives, and packaging material for just-in-time production.
P&L Ownership & Commercial Management
Full ownership of revenue, gross margins, and EBITDA of the division.
Approve pricing structures per product grade (cosmetic/pharma/industrial), pack size, and geography, while maximizing conversion margin.
Monitor working capital exposure and customer credit discipline with Finance.
Candidate Profile
Education
: B.Tech / B.Sc. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Chemistry. MBA preferred.
Experience
:
Minimum 10 years
in the
white oils, transformer oils, petroleum jelly, or cosmetic ingredients
industry.
Proven track record
in:
Onboarding and managing MNC customers
Driving technical product approvals
Managing export business to Africa, GCC, Europe, Latin America, Asia
Skills
: Strategic sales acumen, technical formulation knowledge, team leadership, commercial negotiation, documentation handling.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
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