Assistant Sales Manager Textile

Kwality Polythreads; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwality Polythreads, India's growing sewing thread manufacturer, seeks a dynamic Business Development professional to represent the brand to top-tier buying houses and global apparel brands. You will map markets, pitch our thread portfolio, coordinate sampling with production and R&D, and drive social media visibility to build a strong B2B brand identity.

The role requires 5–10+ years in brand liaisoning or B2B textile sales, with an established network among sourcing managers and merchandisers

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, or Business Administration.
• Masters or MBA is a strong plus.
• 5 to 10+ years of brand liaisoning, key account management, or B2B sales in textile/garment/trims industry.
• Must have an active network among sourcing managers and merchandisers in top buyers and domestic brands.

Responsibilities

• Actively map the market to identify new buying houses and apparel brands in India.
• Pitch our thread portfolio, highlight technical superiority and sampling coordination with production and R&D.
• Manage official social media handles (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) for B2B brand visibility.
• Track competitor activities, pricing strategies, and trends in trims and accessories.
• Collaborate with regional B2B sales teams to close brand nominations into sales.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Education

Textile Technology

Fashion Technology

Business Administration

MBA

Job description

About Us

We are proudly India's 3rd largest sewing thread manufacturing company, currently on a high-growth trajectory and approaching a milestone turnover of 200 Crores. Known for our uncompromising quality, innovative product range, and industry expertise, we partner with leading garment manufacturers across the country. As we scale our operations, we are looking for a dynamic and well-connected professional to represent our brand to top-tier buying houses and global apparel brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Actively map the market to identify new buying houses and apparel brands entering the Indian sourcing landscape.
• Product Pitching & Sampling: Present our thread portfolio, highlighting technical superiority, sustainability initiatives, and cost-effectiveness. Coordinate seamlessly with our internal production and R&D teams to deliver prompt sampling and shade-matching for upcoming fashion seasons.
• Digital Brand Visibility & Social Media: Manage and operate the company's official social media handles (specifically LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook) to build B2B brand identity, showcase product innovations, and engage with industry stakeholders.
• Market Intelligence: Track competitor activities, pricing strategies, and emerging trends within the trims and accessories space to keep the leadership team informed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with our regional B2B sales teams to ensure that once a brand nomination is secured, the actual sales loop with the garment manufacturer is successfully closed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, or Business Administration. A Masters degree or MBA is a strong plus.
• Experience: 5 to 10+ years of proven experience in brand liaisoning, key account management, or B2B sales specifically within the textile, garment, or trims/accessories industry (zippers, buttons, threads, interlinings, etc.).
• Network: Must possess an active and strong pre-existing network among sourcing managers and merchandisers in leading buying houses (e.g., H&M, Target, JCPenney) and domestic retail brands (Reliance, Zudio, Tata Westside, Spykar, Killer).

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of the apparel supply chain, garment manufacturing processes, and the "nomination" business model.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• High technical aptitude to understand thread specifications, fastness properties, and garmenting requirements.
• Mandatory Social Media Proficiency: Hands-on knowledge and experience in operating and growing corporate social media handles, particularly LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and the ability to work independently to drive business growth.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a rapidly growing, top-tier industry leader.
• A strategic role with high visibility to the executive management and direct impact on the company's growth toward its next major revenue milestone.