Sales Specialist

Hitech Automation Solutions Private Limited; Surat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitech Automation Solutions Private Limited in Surat invites a driven Technical Sales Specialist with hands-on DTY process knowledge to drive growth and expand market share.

You will develop deep product expertise, identify customer needs, deliver technical presentations, and collaborate with engineering and marketing to translate technology into value for textile manufacturers, yarn producers, and related sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or textile discipline with exposure to sales or applications in textiles.
• Experience in technical sales, business development or application engineering within textile or related industries.
• Thorough knowledge of DTY process and downstream applications such as weaving and knitting.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical knowledge of products, solutions and applications.
• Promote and sell by identifying customer needs and providing technical solutions.
• Build relationships with customers, distributors, OEMs and industry stakeholders.
• Deliver technical presentations and sales proposals to customers and prospects.
• Communicate company vision and product advantages to the market.
• Gather market intelligence and report on competitor activities and trends.
• Support customers with technical guidance to ensure optimal product use.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and marketing to grow market share.
• Participate in industry exhibitions and customer engagement activities.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to growth initiatives.

Skills

Technical sales

Market intelligence

Presentation skills

Customer relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Textile Technology/Polymer Engineering

Tools

CRM software

MS Office / Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically competent Technical Sales Specialist to drive business growth and strengthen our market presence. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of our products, a thorough understanding of the DTY (Draw Textured Yarn) manufacturing process and its downstream applications, and the ability to effectively communicate the company's vision and value proposition to customers and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of the company's products, solutions, and applications.
• Promote and sell products by identifying customer needs and providing appropriate technical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, OEMs, consultants, and key industry stakeholders.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and sales proposals to customers and prospects.
• Effectively communicate the company's vision, strategic direction, and product advantages to the market.
• Gather, analyse, and report market intelligence, including competitor activities, industry trends, customer requirements, and emerging opportunities.
• Support customers with technical guidance and application expertise to ensure optimal product utilisation.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and marketing teams to develop and execute market growth strategies.
• Participate in industry exhibitions, conferences, seminars, and customer engagement activities.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to the company's business expansion initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Textile Technology, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or application engineering within the textile or related industrial sector.
• Thorough knowledge of the DTY (Draw Textured Yarn) process, including texturising technologies, production parameters, quality characteristics, and operational challenges.
• Strong understanding of DTY downstream applications such as weaving, knitting, home textiles, technical textiles, upholstery, and apparel manufacturing.
• Ability to understand customer processes and position technical solutions accordingly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences.
• Demonstrated capability to gather and interpret market intelligence and identify business opportunities.
• Self-driven, result-oriented, and capable of working independently.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise
• Market Intelligence & Analysis i>
• Strategic Selling
• Customer Relationship Management
• Product Presentation & Demonstration
• Business Development
• Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Commercial Awareness

Preferred Industry Exposure

Experience in the DTY, POY, textile machinery, process equipment, sensors, automation, or related textile manufacturing industries will be considered an added advantage.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical ambassador for the company, combining industry expertise, market intelligence, and strong communication skills to expand business opportunities and strengthen the company's position in the market.