Job title : Business Development Manager - India Region

Reporting to : Head of Regional Development - India Region

Entity : Evonik India

Work Location : Thane

Purpose of the Position -

Support profitable growth and strategic development of Evonik in Asia Pacific (focus: India)
Identify & explore new business opportunities in alignment with businesses and functions
Monitor macroeconomic and market trends and derive opportunities and risks
Support businesses and functions in market analyses and strategic projects (incl. M&A)
Help providing key information and ideas to top management in Region

Key Responsibilities:

The Business Development Manager handles a broad and versatile spectrum of tasks, that flexibly needs to adapt to current requirements in Evonik and the local market. This includes for example:
Lead, individually drive, or support projects of BLs, Divisions, Region, or Group
Identify new business opportunities via desktop research & customer approach (aligned with BL)
Act as sales representative or coordinator for businesses with still subcritical local presence
Help launch products into new markets or specific local applications
Initiate, facilitate and support cross-BL/Division, resp. cross-functional activities
Support regional management (incl. BLs/Functions) to develop & implement regional growth agendas
Monitor macroeconomic and market trends, competitive landscape and socio-political environment
Search and identify potential M&A targets based on profound insights of local market dynamics
Support advocacy approach, help build-up and maintain Evonik network with strategic stakeholders
Liaise and coordinate with key stakeholders in Cluster and Region, inside and outside of Evonik
Ensure alignment with businesses and functions to prioritize resources and maximize impact
Actively share knowledge and best practices locally, regionally, and globally.

Requirements of the position:

Education, Certification and / or relevant experience required

Bachelor Degree having relevant experience in sales & marketing / Consulting / business development activities.
MBA will be an added advantage.
Good knowledge of the specialty chemicals industry will be beneficial.

Additional skills and abilities required for this position

Strong project management skills.
Thinking beyond (the obvious)
Ability to function across various business lines & industry segments in a matrix organization.
Willingness to move geographically and organizationally.
Highly motivated with a result-oriented personality.
Ideation driven with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Team player and able to work independently.
Ability to travel as required based on business needs.