JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assistant General Manager.
- India Branch Office - Surat, Gujarat, India.
- Location: Surat, Gujarat, India.
- Department: India Branch Operations.
- Reports To: General Manager, India (with dotted-line reporting to North Carolina HQ leadership).
- Employment Type: Full-Time.
- Travel: Regular travel to Textile mills and supplier locations across India.
Company Overview:
Headquartered in North Carolina, USA, VenTara Corporation/Hi-Tech Fabrics is a trusted supplier of fabrics from across the globe. Our India Branch Office, based in Surat, plays a central role in our supply chain. The team in India performs quality control inspections, negotiates pricing with mills, develops new fabrics in partnership with our customers, and coordinates shipping and logistics from India to our customers worldwide. We are growing, and we are looking for a strong operational leader to help drive that growth.
Position Summary:
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is responsible for the overall success of the India Branch Office. Working alongside the General Manager (GM),
the AGM helps lead, manage, and develop all India-based employees and oversees every functional area of the office - quality control, sourcing and price negotiation, fabric development, shipping and logistics, vendor relationships, and administration. The AGM is the GM’s second-in-command and is expected to act as the senior leader in country whenever the GM is unavailable. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires robust people skills, deep knowledge of the Indian textile industry, sharp commercial judgment, and the ability to represent the company professionally to mills, vendors, customers, and our headquarters team in North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities:
Office Leadership and Team Management:
- Assist the General Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the Surat office and ensuring the branch meets its operational, quality, and financial goals.
- Help manage, mentor, and develop
📌 Assistant General Manager (Surat)
🏢 Ventara
📍 Surat