GRUPO MORÓN
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grupomoron.com
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About Our Client
Our client is a well-established Spain-based international manufacturer of high-performance textile and material solutions for the footwear industry, serving customers across international markets.
Our materials are used by manufacturers and brands in the fashion, safety, occupational and technical footwear sectors. We work closely with footwear manufacturers, purchasing teams, product developers and technical teams to develop and supply materials that meet demanding performance and design requirements.
We are hiring on behalf of our client and are now looking for an experienced Sales Representative based in Chennai to develop and manage its customer base in the region.
About the Role
This is a B2B sales role focused on textile fabrics and materials.
The ideal candidate must have previous professional experience in the textile/fabric industry, preferably in sales, business development, merchandising or customer management.
You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships with textile and footwear manufacturers, presenting our materials, following up on developments and samples, negotiating commercial opportunities and supporting customers throughout the sales process.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new B2B customers and business opportunities in Chennai and surrounding industrial areas.
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
- Visit textile manufacturers, footwear manufacturers, exporters, buying offices and other relevant industrial customers.
- Present our client's textile and material solutions to customers.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable materials.
- Coordinate sample requests, product developments, quotations and follow-ups.
- Work closely with customers' purchasing, development, production and technical teams.
- Follow up on new product developments from sampling through to commercial orders.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within company guidelines.
- Monitor market trends, competitors and customer requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities and sales activities.
- Coordinate closely with the client's teams in India and Spain.
- Achieve agreed sales and business-development targets.
Required Experience
Textile industry experience is mandatory.
The candidate should have:
- Proven experience working with textile fabrics, technical textiles, synthetic fabrics, linings, coated fabrics or similar textile materials.
- Previous experience in B2B sales, business development, merchandising or customer-facing commercial roles.
- Experience dealing with manufacturers, exporters, brands or industrial customers.
- Strong understanding of textile products and the textile supply chain.
- Ability to understand customer requirements and convert them into commercial opportunities.
- Strong communication, negotiation and follow-up skills.
- Willingness to travel locally for customer visits.
- Good command of English.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following will be an advantage:
- Footwear industry
- Safety footwear
- Occupational footwear
- Fashion footwear
- Technical textiles
- Shoe uppers
- Footwear linings
- Synthetic leather or textile-based materials
- Textile manufacturing
- Export-oriented manufacturing
- Working with international customers or brands
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a commercially driven person who already understands the textile industry and B2B customer environment.
This is not a general sales position. Candidates without relevant textile/fabric industry experience will not be considered.
The successful candidate should be comfortable developing new customers, making regular factory visits, discussing materials with customers and following opportunities from initial contact through sampling and commercial orders.
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
The role involves regular travel for customer meetings and factory visits within the region.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to represent an established international Spain-based textile materials company.
- Exposure to international footwear and textile customers.
- Opportunity to develop business across fashion, safety and technical footwear markets.
- Direct interaction with the client's teams in Spain and India.
- Performance-driven career opportunity with an international organisation.
- If you have strong textile industry experience and a proven B2B sales background, we would like to hear from you.
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