International Sales Manager

Organization Description :

Jaipur Rugs is a social enterprise that connects rural craftsmanship with global markets through its luxurious handmade carpets. It is a family-run business that offers an exclusive range of hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs made using 2500 years old traditional art form.

The founder, Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary created a unique business model, which provides livelihood to the artisans at their doorstep. This changed the standard practice of involving middlemen to work with artisanal communities. The company currently has a network of over 40,000 artisans spread across 600 rural Indian villages in five states of India. It has an end-to-end business model, right from sourcing of wool to exporting a finished handmade rug.

The modern and eclectic collection of rugs, made using the finest wool and silk, has won numerous global awards and is currently exported to more than 45 countries with the US sales arm, Jaipur Living, Inc. located in Georgia, Atlanta.

Job Description :

The specific responsibilities of the position holder will

be (though not restricted to) the following :

Generate new leads and connect with Interior Designers & Architects (ID&A) leaders and CXO's at prospective companies to demonstrate how JR's products can add value to their portfolio.

Develop and cultivate stronger relationships with companies and their senior management stakeholders and decision-makers.

Pitch for new business and create a strong pipeline industry-wise and focus on meetings with prospects.

Acquiring new business which primarily includes getting in mandates and involves extensively in client farming to extend and dig deeper for business.

Proactively provide smart client research and industry-specific information.

Work with the internal team to ensure timely delivery of services to clients and assure that client's expectations are met.

Update and create tailored client proposals and negotiate further to close the deals.

Academic and Professional Qualifications :

Minimum Master’s / Post-graduate with specialization in Sales, International Sales, Foreign Trade.

Minimum 4 years of experience into sales and relationship building with clients internationally.

Interior Designing exposure will be an add-on.

Person should be a go-getter, energetic, willing to learn and presentable

Ability to multi-task, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Energetic and motivated individual with good track record with Exceptional communication skills.

Desired Background :

A firm believer and practitioner of organizational philosophy, values and culture so as to imbibe that in his / her day to day interaction with the customers.

Must have empathy, love and compassion for our weaver base, which is integral to the philosophy of Jaipur Rugs.