Hometextile based Marketing Merchandiser

• Act as the key point of contact for overseas clients (USA, Europe, Middle East, etc.).
• Understand buyer requirements, seasonal calendars, and specifications.
• Handle costing, pricing negotiations, and approvals.
• Regularly update buyers on sampling status, production progress, and shipment timelines.
• Collaborate with the in-house design and sampling teams to create new collections based on international trends and buyer briefs.
• Develop and present mood boards, fabric swatches, CADs, and proto samples.
• Monitor development timelines and coordinate revisions or adaptations as required by buyers.
• Research global home textile trends, colors, patterns, materials, and product innovations.
• Visit international trade fairs virtually or physically (e.g., Heimtextile).
• Benchmark competitors and suggest product ideas accordingly.
• Prepare product specs, packaging instructions, and buyer compliance documentation.
• Work closely with the export documentation and logistics team for smooth shipments.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of woven home textiles (bedding, curtains, cushions, table linen, etc.).
• Deep understanding of export merchandising workflows and buyer requirements.
• Good eye for design trends, color matching, and product aesthetics.
• Familiarity with textile production processes (weaving, dyeing, finishing).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for buyer interaction.
• Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• 4-10 years of experience is required.
• Candidates must be from Textile based experience.
• Preferably from South India.

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