Technical Sales Manager – Apparel Industry

About the role

This strategic leadership position blends technical expertise with commercial excellence in the apparel and textile sector. The role focuses on solving technical challenges on the shop floor while building lasting customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth through technical consulting and strategic account management.
• Partner with leading apparel brands and vendors to deliver value‑driven technical solutions.
• Provide expert sewing and thread advisory services, including factory audits, cost analysis and performance optimisation.
• Diagnose and resolve shop‑floor issues such as thread breakages, puckering, machine adjustments and productivity bottlenecks.
• Lead product development initiatives tailored to customer requirements.
• Develop commercial strategies to increase market share and strengthen long‑term partnerships.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Textile, Mechanical, Industrial or related); MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in readymade garments, apparel or textile manufacturing.
• Proven experience in technical sales, customer advisory, business development or strategic account management.
• Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes, sewing technology and factory operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Sewing technology and thread advisory.
• Factory audits and cost analysis.
• Performance optimisation and productivity improvement.
• Product development for apparel applications.