

Business Development Manager (Gujarat Foils)
Manufacturing
Full-Time
4 - 8 years
Hyderabad
Job ID:
RB03
About the Business
Gujarat Foils Limited (GFL) is an aluminium foil manufacturer that rolls foil stock and converts/prints it for pharmaceutical packaging applications, serving clients across India. GFL's product portfolio spans three categories:
• Blister Foil – lidding foil for pharmaceutical blister packaging
• Strip Foils – foil for pharmaceutical strip packaging
• Sheet for PP Caps – sealing sheet used in polypropylene cap liners
What you will do.
Existing Account Management
• Act as the primary point of contact for GFL's existing pharmaceutical clients in South India, ensuring order continuity, on-time delivery, and prompt resolution of service or quality issues.
• Track contract renewals and volume commitments; identify opportunities to grow share of wallet across blister foil, strip foil, and PP cap sheet categories.
New Business Development
• Map and prospect pharmaceutical manufacturers and packaging converters across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
• Convert prospects into accounts – understand specifications, coordinate sample trials and approvals with the plant's technical/QA team, and close commercial terms.
Sales Planning & Reporting
• Build and execute a territory sales plan with monthly and quarterly targets across the three product categories.
• Maintain accurate pipeline and account data; submit periodic sales MIS and forecasts to management.
Commercial & Collections
• Negotiate pricing in line with LME-linked input cost movements and company margin guidelines.
• Own receivables for the territory – ensure timely collections and manage credit exposure.
Cross-functional Coordination & Market Intelligence
• Liaise with the plant's production, dispatch, and QA teams to align order commitments with manufacturing capacity and lead times.
• Track competitor activity, capacity additions, and pricing trends across the South India pharma packaging market, and feed insights back to leadership.
What we are looking for.
• Graduate/MBA in Sales, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of B2B sales/business development experience, ideally in pharmaceutical packaging, flexible packaging, aluminium foil, or allied industrial products.
• Existing relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers or packaging buyers in South India strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of blister packaging, strip packaging, or cap-sealing applications is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively across South India.
• Based in Hyderabad, or willing to relocate.
What we are offering.
Competitive Compensation
Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities
High-Impact Role
Learning & Development
Dynamic Work Environment
Global Exposure
Employee Benefits
Recognition & Rewards