Job title : Senior Manager - Business Development, 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.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Priyanka ThakurCompany is
Evonik IndiaSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant experience in sales & marketing, consulting, or business development
- MBA
- Good knowledge of the specialty chemicals industry
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to function across various business lines and in a matrix organization
- Willingness to move geographically and organizationally
- Highly motivated, result-oriented personality
- 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
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
Evonik Insights
What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
