26 Aug
|
Ankit India
|
Delhi
Job Title: Business Head – Garment Manufacturing
Department: Business Development / Marketing
Location: Noida
Reporting To: Managing Director
Job Overview:
We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Business Head to lead the company’s business growth across UK and European markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong network with international buyers, especially high-end fashion brands and possess proven expertise in driving consistent order flow throughout the year. This role demands an individual with strong negotiation skills, deep market insight and a keen sense of fashion aesthetics to collaborate closely with the design and production teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop and manage business opportunities in UK and European markets with high-end and premium fashion brands.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential overseas buyers and buying houses.
- Drive year-round business generation to ensure consistent order flow and factory utilization.
- Negotiate effectively on price, delivery timelines and product mix to achieve high profitability.
- Collaborate with the Design Team to guide product development based on upcoming trends, client preferences, and seasonal requirements.
- Monitor market trends, competitor performance and pricing strategies to develop winning business plans.
- Develop long-term strategic alliances with key customers for sustainable business growth.
- Prepare annual business plans, sales targets and revenue projections.
- Represent the company in international exhibitions, trade shows and client meetings.
- Ensure smooth coordination between merchandising,
sampling and production teams for timely execution of buyer requirements.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Robust international business development and client relationship skills.
- Excellent negotiation and presentation abilities.
- Deep understanding of UK & European apparel markets and customer behaviour.
- Sound knowledge of garment production processes , product costing and pricing strategies.
- Aesthetic and creative sense to evaluate and guide design direction.
- Analytical mind-set with a focus on competitor analysis, market research and business forecasting.
- Exceptional communication and networking abilities.
Qualification & Experience:
- Graduate / Postgraduate in Textile, Fashion or Business Management.
- 10–20 years of experience in garment exports / international business development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of generating business from UK and European high-end fashion brands.
- Experience in both woven and knit apparel will be an advantage.
Personality Traits:
- Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial drive.
- Results-oriented and self-motivated.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
- Sharp market acumen with a proactive approach.
- Creative mind-set with commercial understanding.
Note: First Round will be based on below insights need to be shared from Candidate’s end.
Brief business plan covering the key aspects of Current operations. This may include:
- Geographies/markets you are handling
- Key clients or buyer profiles
- Yearly revenue targets or growth plans
- Product categories (e.g., knits, woven, denim, etc.)
- Compliances
- FOB value per style
- Contribution Margin
📌 Business Head – Garment Manufacturing (Exports) at Ankit India (Delhi)
🏢 Ankit India
📍 Delhi