Sr Sales Export General Manager Export- MEA

Sr. Sales Export Manager / General Manager – Middle East & Africa

Location: Bangalore / Mumbai

About Us

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.

Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. ▶️ Scimplify Overview

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior commercial leader to spearhead Scimplify’s expansion into the Middle East & Africa. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial, strategic professional who can go beyond sales—building new markets, forging long-term partnerships, setting up operational frameworks, and driving Scimplify’s global growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales and export plans for the Middle East & Africa across key chemical verticals.
• Lead business development and client acquisition initiatives to establish Scimplify’s presence in the region.
• Build and scale partnerships with distributors, and key clients, ensuring repeat and long-term business.
• Drive revenue growth through market penetration, upselling, and structured account management.
• Set up operational and compliance frameworks aligned with international trade and regulatory standards.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, innovations, and competitive dynamics in the chemical sector to maintain market leadership.
  
  

• 10+ years of proven experience in international sales, business development, or leadership roles within the chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Middle East & African chemical markets, customer applications, and regulatory frameworks.
• Track record of consistently achieving (and exceeding) revenue and market expansion targets.
• Deep understanding of chemical applications across pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial, or personal/home care verticals.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Established network of distributors, and clients in Middle East & Africa (highly desirable).
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to set up and scale new business units in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.