Company Description

Established in 2003, Shakti Cords Pvt. Ltd. is India's Largest manufacturer of dipped cords for V-Belts & yarns for Braided Hoses. The company's commitment to quality and competitive pricing has acquired customers such as Gates Corporation, Continental Contitech, and Parker Haniffin. The unit is ISO certified and equipped with high-quality machinery for production.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Sales Specialist at Shakti Cords Pvt. Ltd. The Sales Specialist will be responsible for day-to-day sales activities, customer service, training, sales management, and communication. The role will be located in Austin, TX, with some flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has deep experience in the industrial textile supply chain, with proven expertise dipped cords, yarns or hoses-related components
• Minimum 8 years of sales and/or marketing experience in the industry
• Strong knowledge of textile manufacturing components
• Active network of contacts at leading U.S. indutrial and technical textile industry
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Experience in managing or supporting marketing campaigns, trade show presence, or digital initiatives
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across global teams
• Based wfh in US, with regular travel as required
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Responsibilities

• With production and service capabilities across the U.S., China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and other key markets, they are known for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and operational excellence
• The Sales & Marketing Manager will act as the commercial head for the trims division, taking over leadership of the sales and marketing function directly from the CEO, who has managed it for the past 25 years
• The goal of the role is to develop new business opportunities, grow key brand relationships, and drive overall sales across the trims portfolio in North America
• They bring an active network of decision-makers at the industrial textile companies
• They combine strong strategic thinking with hands-on commercial execution, and ideally have worked in both sales and marketing capacities within leading global or regional organizations
• Lead all sales and marketing activities for the trims division in North America
• Identify and convert new business opportunities across the trims product range
• Present the company’s product offering to designers, sourcing managers, and product developers
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term agreements with customers
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment
• Design and implement targeted marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and client engagement

Please send your resumes to [email protected]