Job Title: Associate – Export Sales (Raffia Bags Division)

Organization: Jivika Chem International

Reporting to: General Manager

Target Markets: Africa, Asia, Europe, and emerging global hubs.

Role Objective

To aggressively expand Jivika Chem’s global footprint in the Raffia Bag segment. The incumbent will be responsible for the entire sales lifecycle—from identifying industrial/agricultural prospects in international territories to ensuring the technical specifications of the bags meet regional standards and closing high-volume export contracts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Business Development

Identify and "touch base" with bulk buyers, including agricultural cooperatives, chemical plants, cement manufacturers, and large-scale distributors in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Research regional packaging standards (e.g., MOCA regulations for food-grade bags in Europe or heavy-duty requirements for the mining sector in Africa).

2. Technical Solutioning & Coordination

Consult with clients to define exact bag requirements: dimensions, GSM (fabric weight), Denier (yarn thickness), Mesh count, and UV protection levels.

Act as the primary liaison between the client and the factory to ensure "exact match" production.

Translate client feedback into technical improvements for the manufacturing team.

3. Sampling & Quality Assurance

Manage the dispatch of samples and track client testing/approval phases.





Ensure all export samples meet the specific durability and printing (BOPP/Flexo) requirements of the target market.

4. Sales Operations & Closing

Negotiate pricing, payment terms (LC, TT, etc.), and Incoterms (CIF, FOB).

Execute rigorous follow-ups to convert leads into confirmed container-load orders.

Prepare and manage essential export documentation and shipment schedules.

Technical Competency Matrix

Requirement

Preferred Knowledge/Skill Product Expertise PP Woven Bags, FIBC/Big Bags, Valve Bags, and Laminated Sacks.

Market Knowledge Understanding of regional demand (e.g., Rice/Sugar bags for SE Asia, Fertilizer/Cement bags for Africa).

Logistics Proficiency in container load optimization (20GP vs. 40HQ) and global shipping routes.

Compliance Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and regional food-safety or industrial packaging standards.

Candidate Profile

Experience: 5+ years in international sales specifically within the Plastic Packaging or Raffia industry.

Communication: Exceptional command of English; ability to communicate technical specs clearly to non-native speakers.

Drive: A "hunter" mindset with a proven track record of closing high-value B2B deals.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Total export volume (Metric Tons or Number of Bags) per quarter.

Current market entry (number of new countries/regions opened).

Sample-to-Order conversion rate.

📌 Export Sales (India)
🏢 Jivika Agri
📍 India