Tech Sales Executive

Company Description Acid India Limited is a long-established trading house specializing in food ingredients and industrial chemicals, serving customers across India through an international supply network. Founded in 1970 in Chennai, the company has grown from a regional trader to a nationwide distributor supported by efficient staffing and clear operational methodologies. Acid India Limited operates multiple branch offices and warehouses with modern infrastructure to ensure quality, cost-effective, and timely services. Headquartered in Chennai, the company maintains independent branches in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, providing strong regional coverage for its prestigious customer base.
Role Description The Tech Sales Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai. This position is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities for food ingredient and industrial chemical products, managing existing customer accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with buyers, procurement teams, and technical stakeholders. The role involves presenting product offerings and technical specifications, preparing quotations, negotiating pricing and contract terms, and coordinating with internal operations and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery. The Tech Sales Executive will track sales performance, prepare regular reports, and provide market feedback on customer needs, pricing trends, and competitor activities. The role also includes collaborating with technical and quality teams to address customer queries, support product trials, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Qualifications
Demonstrated skills in B2B sales, business development, and account management within industrial chemicals or food ingredients sectors.
Ability to understand technical product specifications, applications, and basic chemistry or food science concepts to support consultative selling.
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for engaging with customers, internal stakeholders, and decision-makers.
Proficiency in using CRM tools, spreadsheets, and basic data analysis to track leads, sales pipelines, and performance metrics.
Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple accounts, follow up on leads, and meet sales targets and deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; a background in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, or food technology is an advantage.
Prior experience in industrial, chemical, or food ingredient sales is highly preferred; familiarity with the Indian market and regional languages is beneficial.
Willingness to travel within the region for client meetings, site visits, and industry events as required.

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