Director - Textiles

About Us Plastics For Change is a purpose-driven social enterprise building ethical, traceable, and inclusive recycling supply chains. The company works with informal waste collectors to formalize recycling systems, ensure fair wages, and create measurable social and environmental impact. Job Description This is a remote position. Business Development & Sales Leadership Develop and execute the sales strategy for recycled textile fibers, yarns, and textile products across domestic and international markets. Drive revenue growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities with textile manufacturers, brands, exporters, and sourcing partners. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the textile value chain. Lead contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and commercial agreements with customers. Market Expansion & Strategic Partnerships Identify emerging market trends, customer needs, and opportunities within the textile and recycled materials sector. Establish strategic partnerships with textile mills, garment manufacturers, brands, and sustainability-focused organizations. Expand the company's presence in key textile hubs and international markets. Represent the organization at industry events, trade fairs, and customer meetings. Team Leadership & Performance Management Lead, mentor, and develop the textile sales team to achieve business objectives. Set sales targets, monitor performance, and implement strategies to maximize results. Foster a high-performance culture focused on customer satisfaction and business growth. Collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, and product development teams. Commercial Strategy & Sustainability Develop go-to-market strategies for recycled fibers and yarn products. Monitor competitor activities and industry developments to maintain a competitive advantage. Promote sustainable textile solutions and educate customers on the value of recycled materials. Support the organization's sustainability goals through responsible business practices. Requirements Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Textile Engineering / Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred. 15+ years of experience in textile sales, fiber sales, yarn sales, or related commercial leadership roles. Proven experience in managing large-scale B2B sales operations and strategic accounts. Experience working with textile manufacturers, mills, brands, and sourcing organizations. Exposure to recycled textiles, sustainable materials, or circular economy businesses is highly preferred. Skills Strong understanding of textile fibers, yarns, fabrics, and textile manufacturing processes. Excellent sales, negotiation, and business development capabilities. Proven leadership and team management experience. Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to build long-term customer relationships and partnerships. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Willingness to travel extensively for business development activities. Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and growth, including an attractive salary, Provident Fund (PF) for financial security, performance-based incentives, comprehensive health and accidental insurance coverage, and strong career growth opportunities. Employees benefit from continuous learning and development through training programs, a healthy work-life balance with flexible policies, and generous paid time off including leave and holidays. Additionally, we provide employee engagement activities, recognition programs to reward achievements, and access to wellness and support initiatives, ensuring a positive and rewarding work environment.