Sales and Marketing (Knit Fabric Industry)

Company: Somany Evergreen Knits Ltd– Knit Dye House, Solapur Location: Tirupur, Tamil Nadu Experience Required: 7+ Years

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Knitted Fabric Marketing Executive based in Tirupur to drive business development and manage customer relationships for our knit dye house operations in Sholapur. This is a field-heavy, customer-facing role that demands equal parts commercial acumen and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Customer Management

• Drive business development in the Tirupur apparel sector to achieve a monthly sales or job work order volume of 100 tons of finished knitted fabric.
• Identify, acquire, and retain customers across the Tirupur garment and fabric ecosystem
• Manage the full order cycle — from inquiry and sampling to order confirmation and delivery follow-up
• Build long-term relationships with buying houses, garment manufacturers, and fabric traders

Order & Production Coordination

• Communicate customer requirements (fabric specs, colour standards, finish, GSM, construction) clearly to the production team in Sholapur
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery as per customer commitments
• Coordinate on bulk approvals, lab dips, and shade confirmations

Technical Problem Solving (Critical Requirement)

• Visit customer sites or production floors when quality issues arise and provide on-the-spot resolution
• Diagnose and resolve common knit fabric defects including:
• Shade variation / side-to-side / top-to-bottom variation
• Patchy dyeing
• White lines / streaks
• Pinholes
• Fabric hand feel or shrinkage complaints
• Liaise between the customer and the dye house technical team to close complaints quickly and professionally

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 7 years in fabric marketing, preferably in knit dyeing, processing, or greige fabric trading
• Location: Must be based in and operate out of Tirupur
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of knit fabric constructions (single jersey, interlock, rib, fleece, etc.), dyeing processes, and common processing defects
• Commercial Skills: Proven track record of generating and managing business in the Tirupur market
• Communication: Ability to manage customer expectations professionally and handle escalations calmly
• Mobility: Comfortable with regular local travel within Tirupur and nearby clusters