Commercial Manager

Job description / Role

Position Title: Commercial Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: up to 350K INR all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications
Job Location: Kerala, India

About the Client:
A UAE-based company and one of the largest paint manufacturers in the Middle East, offering a wide range of decorative, industrial, marine, powder, and eco-friendly coatings.

Job Description:
• Develop and execute commercial and sales strategies to drive revenue growth, expand market presence in India, and identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team by setting clear objectives, quotas, forecasts, and performance KPIs, while overseeing key account growth.
• Oversee all commercial activities including pricing strategies, contract negotiations, market and competitor analysis, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, finance, supply chain, and marketing) to align commercial goals, prepare budgets and sales forecasts, and build strong relationships with customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders.

• Open to South Indian nationals, up to 40 years old, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing.
• Minimum 10 years of senior commercial or sales experience in paints, coatings, or construction materials within India.
• Strong leadership skills with expertise in negotiation, pricing, and sales analytics.
• Deep knowledge of the Indian market, with proficiency in CRM, MS Office, and stakeholder management.

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.