Head of Services & Sales (SaS) - India
Bangalore, Karnataka, IN, 562107
Summary
Bühler India is looking for an experienced and inspiring business leader to take on the role of Head of Services & Sales (SAS) – India.
In this position, you will lead Bühler’s Sales and Service business across India, covering our three businesses: Grains, Foods and Advanced Materials along with driving profitable growth, market development, customer relationships, people leadership, and P&L performance. Working closely with Bühler’s regional and global teams, you will strengthen our market position and further develop a customer-centric, service-led organization.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of Bühler’s business in India while contributing to our wider regional and Group objectives.
Reporting to: President - Region South
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Bühler’s Sales and Service business across India for Grains, Foods and Advanced Materials, ensuring alignment with regional and Group objectives.
- Define and execute an integrated India strategy to drive profitable growth, market share, customer value and sustainable P&L performance.
- Strengthen Bühler’s market position through strategic customer engagement, key account development, new customer acquisition and expansion into relevant market segments.
- Accelerate service-led growth across service agreements, spare parts, retrofits, upgrades and lifecycle services.
- Drive commercial excellence through robust forecasting, pipeline management, business planning, performance reviews and disciplined execution.
- Build a strong customer-centric and service-led culture while leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams with clear succession and talent pipelines.
- Develop and optimize Bühler’s channel partner and distribution network, ensuring market coverage, partner capability, governance, compliance and commercial performance.
- Foster collaboration across the three businesses and work effectively with Business Areas, functions, regions and global teams within Bühler’s matrix organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related discipline.
- At least 12–15 years of relevant experience in sales, service, general management, or business leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in P&L management and delivering profitable business growth.
- Strong people leadership capabilities, with experience in developing teams and future leaders.
- Sound commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and a strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate successfully in a matrix organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
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