Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
Company portal : arxada.com
Essential Job Functions:
This job is responsible for sustainable and profitable growth of a mix of BLs business across India by leading commercial strategy, developing key customer relationships and identifying market development opportunities. The role is accountable for achieving sales and profitability targets, managing receivables and serving as the primary commercial interface between customers and internal stakeholders. Through strong market intelligence, customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration, the position supports strategic decision making, strengthens competitive positioning and delivers long-term business value.
Owns commercial performance across the assigned market, delivering sales, profitability and growth objectives. Drives margin improvement through disciplined pricing, value selling, cost management and effective management of receivables and working capital.
Develops and executes strategic account plans for key customers, builds long-term relationships and ensures high standards of customer responsiveness, technical support and service excellence.
Identifies, develops and converts new business opportunities within existing and adjacent markets. Supports and guides distribution partners to drive profitable growth and maximize market penetration. Maintains opportunity pipelines and CRM discipline.
Acts as the market expert by monitoring competitors, market trends, regulatory developments and technology changes. Provides market insights and demand forecasts to support business planning, S&OP and strategic decision-making.
Collaborates with Marketing, Product Management, R&D and Operations to influence product development, pricing and supply priorities. Represents the region in global and regional initiatives, product launches and strategic discussions.
Manages reporting, compliance requirements, internal meetings, training, travel, process improvements and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
IN02
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
Arxada is held by Herens Midco S.à r.l
