Manager Business Development Denim

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For the area of Business Development in Lenzing Group located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - India we invite Textile experts to submit applications for the role as Manager Business Development Denim.

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• You will work closely with the Commercial Director to enhance Lenzing’s specialty fibers business in India and the region, supporting volume and revenue targets
• You will lead new product and application developments through to successful commercialisation
• You will expand the reach of existing products by bringing more retailers, brands, and trade channels under the Lenzing specialty fiber umbrella in India and South Asia
• You will develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers at domestic retailers, brands, and within the trade market
• You will provide supply chain solutions for small, medium, and large-scale programs for domestic, regional, and global brands.
• You will maintain and regularly update fabric and garment samples, leaflets, and product presentations for the denim and bottom-wear segments
• You will collaborate with the marketing and branding team to launch new programs with Lenzing-branded offerings and will convert existing unbranded programs to branded ones (TENCEL, ECOVERO, REFIBRA) for retailers and brands
• You will push supply chain partners and mills to obtain fabric certifications, onboard the blockchain TextileGenesis platform, and will enable them to opt for marketing and product licenses

Your ideal profile for this exciting role

• You bring 5–7 years of experience in the Textile/Apparel industry, preferably in the denim sector
• You demonstrate business development expertise from product and concept creation to commercial execution with timely delivery and agility
• You possess strong knowledge of fiber, yarn, and fabric costing, and you develop suitable product ranges accordingly
• You stay informed on domestic retailers/brands and both global and local textile trends
• You apply financial acumen and commercial insight to understand diverse market segments and identify local market opportunities
• You build and maintain strong, productive relationships with key decision-makers and influencers across brands, retailers, and supply chains (Key Account Management)
• You collaborate effectively as a team player and you motivate others to perform
• You communicate effectively with customers in both English and the local language