Commercial Director

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

LOCATION : Mumbai

REPORTS TO : General Manager, India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka

DIRECT REPORTS : 5

WORKPLACE TYPE : Hybrid

We’re looking for a senior commercial leader to drive growth across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka within our Texture & Health Solutions business.

In this role, you will own the end-to-end commercial performance of the sub-region - shaping strategy, leading high-performing teams, and delivering strong financial results. You’ll partner closely with regional and global stakeholders and play a key role on the India Leadership Team.

What You’ll Do:

Own and deliver revenue, gross margin, and profit targets across the sub-region

Co-develop and execute a 5-year commercial strategy to achieve sustainable double-digit growth

Drive solutions-led growth by innovating with customers and strengthening market positioning

Build and maintain senior relationships with key strategic accounts

Lead pricing strategy to protect and profitability

Identify and unlock new business opportunities and market segments

Translate market trends and competitive insights into actionable strategies

Partner with technical teams to accelerate product innovation and solution adoption

Establish clear business scorecards and optimize resource allocation

Collaborate cross-functionally (Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality) to deliver differentiated customer value

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing commercial team, ensuring strong succession planning

What We’re Looking For

Experienced leaders in Commercial, Sales, Business Development

Proven track record leading commercial functions at country or regional level

Strong experience in South Asia markets

Deep understanding of the food industry (ingredients, starches, flavors preferred)

Strong knowledge of food applications

Demonstrated ability to build and execute business strategy

Experience leading cross-cultural and geographically distributed teams

Strong business acumen and decision-making capability

Excellent executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Business (MBA preferred)

Comfortable with tools such as Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Why Join Us:

Lead a high-impact, growth-critical region

Shape long-term strategy and innovation in a dynamic market

Work with global teams and top-tier customers

Build and scale a high-performing commercial organization

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country