Sales Manager - Textile Fiber

SP Associates
Detroit, MI
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager - Textile Fiber to drive sales growth and develop strong commercial relationships with textile manufacturers, spinning mills, fabric mills, converters, apparel manufacturers, brands, and industrial textile customers.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue, volume, margin, and profitability targets, and lead customer RFQs, pricing, quotations, commercial proposals, and negotiations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has strong experience in the textile fiber industry, excellent customer relationship and negotiation skills, and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Marketing, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in textile fiber sales, textile sales, account management, or business development
  • Strong experience selling to textile mills, spinning mills, yarn manufacturers, converters, apparel manufacturers, brands, or industrial textile companies
  • Knowledge of textile fibers, yarns, and textile manufacturing processes
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing new business
  • Strong experience with RFQs, quotations, pricing, contract negotiations, and customer agreements
  • Strong understanding of sales margins, profitability, market pricing, and commercial strategy
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with SAP, CRM, or other ERP systems is a plus
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