Levin Ferrao

About Levin Ferrao

I’m a commercially driven sales & marketing leader with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemicals, and specialty chemical industries, navigating both domestic and international markets across USA, Europe, Middle East, and LATAM.At the intersection of science and strategy, I specialize in: • Driving global B2B sales • Launching high-value chemical portfolios • Leading cross-functional teams. • Aligning customer needs with operational excellenceCurrently, at Atul Ltd, I manage global sales (India + exports) for a niche portfolio including chloroformates (1-CECF, 2-EHCF, PCF), carbonates (1-CECC), and other specialty products like DIBOC, CBC, and Ethyl Centralite — catering to pharma, agro, veterinary, defence, and polymer industries. My work contributes to strategic market expansion, stronger customer relationships, and consistent revenue growth.Previously, I led Nivaara Chemicals as Business Head transforming it from a traditional distributor to a tech-powered B2B platform with 500K+ searchable products, driving innovation in chemical sourcing, supply chain, and business intelligence.I believe that chemistry isn’t just about molecules it’s about creating connections, identifying opportunities, and solving real-world problems through science, strategy, and systems.I’m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, innovators, and collaborators in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and B2B tech space.

Experience

1. Sales Marketing Manager

   Atul Ltd

   May 2023 — Present · Maharashtra, IN

   Atul Ltd is one of India’s leading integrated chemical manufacturers, with a diverse portfolio serving pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and polymer industries.As Joint Manager – Pharma Intermediates, I oversee global sales (domestic + exports) for a focused portfolio of high-value chloroformates and intermediates, catering to pharma, agro, veterinary, defence, and specialty polymer sectors.Product portfolio includes: • Chloroformates: 1-CECF, 2-EHCF, PCF, 2-CECF • Carbonates: 1-CECC • Specialty intermediates: DIBOC, NN-Carbonylbis Caprolactam (CBC), Ethyl Centralite (Carbamite)Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Driving B2B sales across India and key export markets (USA, Europe, Middle East, LATAM) • Managing end-to-end customer relationships across regulated and specialty sectors • Implemented Oracle Connect CRM to optimize sales pipeline and client follow-ups • Collaborating with Regulatory, SCM, QA/QC, and R&D teams to ensure compliance and timely execution • Conducting market analysis and competitor benchmarking to support strategic planningThis role enables me to blend commercial strategy with technical product knowledge to drive market penetration, customer satisfaction, and consistent revenue growth globally.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2014 — 2016

• University of Mumbai

  BSc., MicroBiology

  1995 — 2011

• Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - University

  Master’s Degree, Microbiology, General

  2012 — 2014

• Great Learning

  Postgraduate Degree, Business Analytics and Data Science

• Wilson college

  Bsc, MicroBiology

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Dependable Team Player
• New Business Development
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Clinical Trials
• Interpersonal Skill
• Research
• Market Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Biotechnology
• Regulatory Affairs
• Lifesciences
• Microbiology
• Technology Transfer
• Marketing Communications
• Crm
• Team Management
• Life Sciences
• Strategy
• Management