Business Head – Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients

We're Hiring | Business Head – Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients Location: Mumbai (Preferred) Experience: 10 years Industry: Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients We are looking for an entrepreneurial Business Head to build and lead a new Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients business vertical for a rapidly growing specialty ingredients organization This is a greenfield leadership opportunity for a commercially strong professional with deep expertise in the personal care & cosmetic ingredients industry , strong industry relationships, and the ability to build a business from the ground up. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or a related discipline. 10 years of experience in the Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients industry. Strong experience in Business Development, Key Account Management or Business Leadership . Established network across cosmetic manufacturers and global ingredient suppliers . Track record of launching new product lines or building new business verticals. Strong commercial negotiation, strategic planning and people leadership skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and build a business from scratch . Willingness to travel extensively across India and internationally. Preferred Product Exposure Experience with one or more of the following will be preferred: Emollients | Surfactants | Emulsifiers | Preservatives | Active Ingredients | Botanical Extracts | Silicones | Specialty Oils & Butters | UV Filters | Humectants | Rheology Modifiers | Conditioning Agents | Functional Ingredients | Natural & Sustainable Ingredients Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the business strategy, annual plans and growth roadmap. Identify high-potential product categories, market segments and new business opportunities. Build and scale the business into a profitable vertical. Develop and manage relationships with global ingredient manufacturers and suppliers . Negotiate distribution agreements and strategic partnerships. Build relationships with key customers across Personal Care, Skin Care, Hair Care, Colour Cosmetics, Toiletries, Home Care and Contract Manufacturing . Drive new business development, key account growth and revenue targets. Lead technical discussions, customer presentations and commercial negotiations. Establish procurement, inventory, forecasting, pricing and customer-service processes. Build, mentor and lead a high-performing sales & technical team . Represent the organization at industry exhibitions, conferences and trade events. Interested candidates can DM me or share their CV at ( )