Director – Textiles

🕒 June 19

🇮🇳 India – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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51 - 200 employees

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Non equity assistance on 2022-06

Social Impact

Plastics For Change is a social enterprise that collects discarded plastic from the environment and converts it into fair-trade verified recycled materials, connecting waste collectors (wastepickers) with global brands to replace virgin, fossil-fuel based plastic. The organization focuses on creating dignified livelihoods for ultra-poor communities, preventing plastic pollution (including ocean plastic), and providing supply chain transparency and accountability. It partners with brands like The Body Shop and L'Oréal to integrate ethically sourced recycled plastic into products and to run authentic cause-marketing. Plastics For Change also provides expertise on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), plastics waste management, sustainable packaging, and circular fashion, leveraging technology and small-scale infrastructure to improve quality of recycled plastic and shared-value supply chains.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for recycled textile fibers, yarns, and textile products across domestic and international markets • Drive revenue growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities with textile manufacturers, brands, exporters, and sourcing partners • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the textile value chain • Lead contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and commercial agreements with customers • Identify emerging market trends, customer needs, and opportunities within the textile and recycled materials sector • Establish strategic partnerships with textile mills, garment manufacturers, brands, and sustainability-focused organizations • Expand the company's presence in key textile hubs and international markets • Represent the organization at industry events, trade fairs, and customer meetings • Lead, mentor, and develop the textile sales team • Set sales targets, monitor performance, and implement strategies to maximize results • Foster a high-performance culture focused on customer satisfaction and business growth • Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and product development teams • Develop go-to-market strategies for recycled fibers and yarn products • Monitor competitor activities and industry developments • Promote sustainable textile solutions and educate customers on recycled materials • Support the organization's sustainability goals through responsible business practices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field • Textile Engineering / Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred • 15+ years of experience in textile sales, fiber sales, yarn sales, or related commercial leadership roles • Proven experience managing large-scale B2B sales operations and strategic accounts • Experience working with textile manufacturers, mills, brands, and sourcing organizations • Exposure to recycled textiles, sustainable materials, or circular economy businesses highly preferred • Strong understanding of textile fibers, yarns, fabrics, and textile manufacturing processes • Excellent sales, negotiation, and business development capabilities • Proven leadership and team management experience • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking abilities • Ability to build long-term customer relationships and partnerships • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Willingness to travel extensively for business development activities

🏖️ Benefits

• Attractive salary • Provident Fund (PF) for financial security • Performance-based incentives • Comprehensive health and accidental insurance coverage • Strong career growth opportunities • Continuous learning and development through training programs • Healthy work-life balance with flexible policies • Generous paid time off including leave and holidays • Employee engagement activities • Recognition programs to reward achievements • Access to wellness and support initiatives

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