Business Development Executive

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle international client inquiries and provide appropriate technical & commercial support.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with overseas customers and distributors.
• Identify and develop new international business opportunities in potential markets.
• Prepare and send quotations, Proforma Invoices (PI), and sales documents in foreign currency.
• Communicate professionally with international clients through email, calls, Google Meet, and other virtual platforms.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with prospective and existing international customers.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, documentation, and finance teams for smooth execution of export orders.
• Understand and work with International INCOTERMS, shipping terms, ports, freight, and export documentation.
• Keep track of international chemical market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities.
• Negotiate with overseas customers regarding pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions.
• Ensure timely order execution and achieve international sales targets.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in International Sales / Export Sales / International Business, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Experience in handling international / overseas clients will be preferred.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with foreign clients through Google Meet, email, calls, and online platforms.
• Strong sales, negotiation, customer relationship, and account management skills.
• Good understanding of foreign markets, customer requirements, and market trends.
• Knowledge of International INCOTERMS, ports, shipping terms, and export procedures.
• Ability to prepare quotations and commercial offers in foreign currencies.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, International Business, or a related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in B2B international chemical sales.
• Basic understanding of raw chemicals / chemical formulations, particularly in home care, personal care, and industrial applications.
• Knowledge of export documentation, logistics, freight, and international payment terms.
• Familiarity with CRM software.
• Existing network of international chemical buyers / distributors will be an added advantage.