Export Marketing Manager - Home Textiles - TJ / 1887539

Our client, Recruit AI, is seeking an experienced Export Marketing Manager specializing in Home Textiles to join their team in Faisalabad or Lahore. This full-time position requires a professional with a minimum of eight years’ experience in export marketing and merchandising within the textile sector, focusing on hotel textiles, hospital textiles, towels, and blankets. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire merchandising cycle from order confirmation to final shipment, ensuring compliance with international trade standards and timely delivery. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are essential to maintain and grow business with overseas buyers in key markets such as Europe, the USA, and Australia.

The role does not involve team management but demands an independent approach to achieving export sales targets, typically shipping one to two containers per month. The Export Marketing Manager will coordinate internal resources for procurement, product approvals, and production alignment with buyer specifications and deadlines. Additionally, the role requires leveraging B2B marketing, digital platforms, and social media to identify new business opportunities and stay updated on global trends in the home textiles market. This position offers a significant opportunity for a seasoned marketing professional to contribute to the company’s export growth strategy in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement export marketing strategies to grow business in international markets including Europe, the USA, and Australia.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international buyers to secure new export orders and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Manage the complete merchandising process from order confirmation through to final shipment, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Coordinate approvals for fabrics, accessories, trims, samples, and other production components according to buyer requirements.
- Oversee procurement processes to ensure availability of goods for production and shipment schedules.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as production and logistics to meet buyer specifications and delivery deadlines.
- Consistently achieve monthly export sales targets and container shipment goals to support business growth.
- Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed of international textile trends and evolving buyer demands.
- Utilize B2B marketing, digital marketing strategies, and social media platforms to identify and capitalize on new export opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and manage export documentation and logistics for smooth shipment processes.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of eight years’ experience in export marketing and merchandising within the textile industry, with a focus on home textiles such as hotel and hospital textiles, towels, and blankets.
- Proven ability to manage the full merchandising cycle from order confirmation to shipment.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with international buyers.
- Experience working with key export markets including Europe, the USA, and Australia.
- Ability to independently meet export sales targets and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of international trade regulations and export documentation processes.
- Proficiency in utilizing B2B marketing, digital marketing, and social media for business development.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While not explicitly stated, candidates with a background in digital marketing and a strong network in international textile markets will have an advantage. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and play a pivotal role in driving the company’s export growth strategy.