I’m looking for senior commercial or international business roles focused on global growth, market expansion, strategic partnerships, B2B sales, and P&L ownership. I thrive in high-growth environments where I can build markets, develop revenue streams, and turn strategy into execution. I value ownership, autonomy, meaningful impact, and long-term growth.
Manisha Chauhan
@manishachauhan
International Business Leader with 13+ years in global sales, market expansion, P&L, partnerships & commercial growth across 30+ countries.
What I'm looking for
I am an International Business and Commercial Leader with 13+ years of experience driving B2B sales, international market expansion, commercial strategy, P&L, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth across Food Ingredients, Agro Commodities, FMCG, Specialty Chemicals, and industrial products.
Throughout my career, I have managed commercial portfolios exceeding INR 90 Cr and USD 5 Million and developed business across 30+ countries spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and SAARC.
My core strengths include international sales, GTM strategy, market entry and expansion, distributor development, key account management, pricing and commercial negotiations, export operations, supply chain coordination, and cross-functional leadership. I have built and managed teams, developed long-term customer and distributor relationships, negotiated commercial agreements, and worked closely with manufacturing, R&D, procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to deliver business growth.
In my current role, I lead international sales and business development for a food ingredients and agro-commodities business, with responsibility for international P&L and commercial strategy. Previously, I managed a USD 5M international portfolio in specialty chemicals and led North American business expansion and key account acquisition.
I am particularly interested in high-growth companies where I can combine commercial leadership with international expansion, business development, strategic partnerships, and building new revenue streams. I enjoy working in entrepreneurial environments where I can identify opportunities, develop markets from the ground up, and turn relationships into sustainable business.
I am open to leadership and senior commercial opportunities across International Business, Global Sales, Business Development, Commercial Strategy, Market Expansion, Partnerships, and P&L-led roles, particularly with organizations looking to scale internationally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Sales and Business Development
Blue Sapphire Food Processing Private Limited
Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Owns international P&L and commercial strategy for a INR 90+ Cr business, delivering 10% YoY revenue growth through distributor expansion across Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa. Secured multiple FCL export orders and led private-label and contract manufacturing programs.
Managed a USD 5 Million international business portfolio, led North American expansion and key account acquisition, and worked with R&D and manufacturing teams to commercialize customized formulations. Managed the complete commercial lifecycle from sampling to commercial scale.
Assistant Sales Manager
Suminter India Organics
May 2016 - Jul 2021 (5 years 2 months)
Managed a USD 5 Million international business portfolio, led North American expansion and key account acquisition, and worked with R&D and manufacturing teams to commercialize customized formulations. Managed the complete commercial lifecycle from sampling to commercial scale.
Managed Steel Wheel Rim exports generating €2.5 Million annually, expanded B2B business across OEMs, distributors, and industrial customers, and developed regional export strategy and commercial plans. Built long-term distributor relationships with CXO-level stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Welingkar Institute Of Business Management
Post Graduate Diploma, Supply Chain Management
2022 - 2022
Grade: 3.5
Activities and societies: Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management in 2022.
DMTI SoftPro
Advanced Diploma, Digital Marketing
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing in 2018.
Welingkar Institute of Business Management
Diploma, Import Export Management
2011 - 2015
Grade: 3.5
Activities and societies: Diploma in Import Export Management
Completed a Diploma in Import Export Management in 2022.
Dr. D Y Patil Dnyan Prasad University School of Management
MBA, International Business
2011 - 2013
Pursued a full-time MBA in International Business from 2011 to 2013.
Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations
Diploma, Advertising and Public Relations
2011 - 2012
Grade: 3.5
Activities and societies: Advertising and Public Relations
Completed a Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations in 2012
Lean Six Sigma
Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma
Earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification in 2012.
Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
2007 - 2010
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from 2007 to 2010.
National College of Science
HSC (12th Standard), Science
2006 - 2007
Completed HSC (12th Standard) in Science from 2006 to 2007.
Guru Nanak English High School
School
1999 - 2005
Completed schooling from 1999 to 2005.
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