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Manisha Chauhan

@manishachauhan

International Business Leader with 13+ years in global sales, market expansion, P&L, partnerships & commercial growth across 30+ countries.

India
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What I'm looking for

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.

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

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Current

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.

Elchemy Inc logoEI

Business Development Specialist

Aug 2021 - Jul 2024 (2 years 11 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.

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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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WM

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.

DS

DMTI SoftPro

Advanced Diploma, Digital Marketing

Completed an Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing in 2018.

WM

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.

DM

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.

DR

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

LS

Lean Six Sigma

Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma

Earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification in 2012.

MU

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology

2007 - 2010

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from 2007 to 2010.

NS

National College of Science

HSC (12th Standard), Science

2006 - 2007

Completed HSC (12th Standard) in Science from 2006 to 2007.

GS

Guru Nanak English High School

School

1999 - 2005

Completed schooling from 1999 to 2005.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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