Business Development Manager – Cold Forming (CF) (F/M/D)

This role is focused on driving the growth of Cold Forming solutions across the Indian market. You’ll combine technical expertise with business development, working closely with customers, distributors, channel partners, and internal teams. The position offers significant ownership of the opportunity pipeline, from identifying new prospects and understanding technical requirements to supporting trials and converting opportunities into business. You’ll act as a trusted technical and commercial advisor, helping customers find effective solutions for their Cold Forming processes. The role also provides opportunities to identify cross-selling potential across related product lines. Success will require strong industry knowledge, customer engagement skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to market development.

• Strong technical knowledge of Cold Forming processes, applications, and related chemical or lubrication solutions.

• Demonstrated experience in business development, solution-based selling, customer relationship management, and commercial negotiations.

• Practical experience supporting customer trials, product testing, troubleshooting, and technical application development.

• Ability to understand customer manufacturing processes, identify technical requirements, and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical products and applications clearly to customers and industry stakeholders.

• Good understanding of market trends, competitive technologies, and emerging requirements within the Cold Forming industry.

• Commercially minded and proactive approach to identifying new opportunities, developing accounts, and expanding market presence.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, distributors, channel partners, and cross-functional internal teams.

• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and maintain a structured sales pipeline while working toward revenue and profitability targets.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, combined with a customer-focused mindset.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard business and sales tools.

• Willingness and ability to work remotely across India and travel as required to meet customers, distributors, and business partners.