Associate Director (AgroChemicals)

About Atomgrid :

Atomgrid is a global platform for sourcing and contract manufacturing of specialty chemicals from India. Our vision is to revolutionise the global speciality chemicals industry through cutting-edge technology, relentless innovation and impeccable execution. We work with our customers right from lab-scale development to commercial scaleup and door-step delivery for their strategic procurement projects. Our in-house team of scientists, technology engineers, project managers make sure that we are delivering the right quality products at the right price and on time.

We are founded by IIT & IIM founders and backed by marquee VCs in India.

Job Overview :

The role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Agrochemicals business,spearheading P&L management, strategic growth initiatives, and market expansion efforts. This role requires a visionary leader who can navigate complex market dynamics, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and achieve financial and strategic objectives. This role will directly report to the founders.

Requirements :

• B.Tech from Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutes from India; MBA from Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutes is a plus.
• Prior experience of working in the B2B commerce industry or scaled B2B startups.
• Proven track record of managing P&L and achieving business targets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable business strategies.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• P&L Management: Oversee the financial performance of the business, ensuring revenue and profit targets are met or exceeded.
• Strategy Development: Formulate and implement strategies to drive growth and profitability in the domestic agrochemicals market.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders.
• Product Development: Collaborate with R&D to align product offerings with market needs and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Onboard & align internal and external stakeholders to achieve business goals and drive things

What does success in the role look like?

• Achieving Financial Targets: Consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and profitability goals for the domestic agrochemicals segment, contributing to the overall growth of Atomgrid.
• Market Expansion: Successfully identifying and penetrating new markets or regions, leading to increased market share and brand recognition in the agrochemical sector.
• Customer Satisfaction: Building strong, enduring relationships with key clients and distributors, resulting in high customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Team Development: Fostering a motivated, high-performing team that collaborates effectively and achieves organizational objectives.

Why join us?

• Create real impact by transforming the Indian specialty chemicals industry with innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth and set new standards of excellence.
• A chance to join a well-funded company in its early stages, providing you a high growth and learning environment.
• Work with a team of highly passionate and hungry individuals who want to leave a lasting impact on the speciality chemicals industry.
• Competitive salary + attractive ESOPs, high ownership sharing in our growth and success