Assistant Manager – Marketing & Merchandising (Home Textile | France Market)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer accounts and serve as the primary point of contact for buyers regarding product development, order execution, and routine correspondence
• Handle merchandising activities for woven and value-added home textile products from development to shipment
• Coordinate with production, planning, sourcing, quality, and logistics teams to ensure timely execution of orders
• Prepare costings, quotations, order plans, and maintain merchandising documentation
• Follow up on sample development, approvals, and customer requirements
• Monitor order progress, identify potential risks, and proactively resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with international buyers and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities within existing and potential accounts
• Analyze customer requirements, market trends, and product opportunities to support business growth
• Collaborate with design and product development teams to introduce innovative and value-added products to customers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Home Textile Marketing & Merchandising
• Experience handling France market customers is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of woven and value-added home textile products
• Sound understanding of textile manufacturing processes including weaving, processing, stitching, and finishing
• Experience in handling international buyers and managing order execution independently
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to costing, negotiations, and customer relationship management
• Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• in Home Textile Marketing & Merchandising: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person