General Manager - International Sales & Exports - Textile/Garments

Job Description:

We are hiring an experienced General Manager International Sales & Exports to lead global business growth for a leading manufacturer of narrow elastic textile solutions. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for driving international sales, expanding global markets, developing strategic customer relationships, managing export operations, and delivering sustainable revenue and profitability across international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute the international sales and export strategy aligned with business growth objectives.

- Drive export sales, revenue growth, profitability, and own the complete Export P&L.

- Expand business across Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa, and key Asian markets.

- Acquire and manage strategic international customers, global brands, OEMs, distributors, and channel partners.

- Lead commercial negotiations, pricing strategies, long-term supply agreements, and key account management.

- Develop and strengthen overseas distributor and channel partner networks.

- Oversee export operations, logistics, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless order execution.

- Ensure compliance with DGFT, Customs, FEMA, Incoterms, Letters of Credit (LC), ECGC, and international trade regulations.

- Drive market intelligence, identify new product opportunities, and support new business development initiatives.

- Represent the organization at international trade fairs, customer meetings, and global business forums.

- Monitor business performance through sales dashboards, forecasts, profitability analysis, and customer analytics.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- 15+ years of experience in International Sales, Export Sales, or International Business within Textile, Technical Textile, Narrow Fabrics, Elastics, Apparel Accessories, or related manufacturing industries.

- Proven success in driving international business growth, export sales, and global market expansion.

- Strong exposure to global markets including Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

- Expertise in international business development, key account management, distributor management, pricing, and commercial negotiations.

- Strong knowledge of export operations, international trade compliance, Incoterms, LC, Customs, DGFT, FEMA, and export documentation.

- Experience managing P&L, forecasting, budgeting, business planning, and profitability.

- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Willingness to travel internationally for customer engagement and business development.