Categories: Business, Creative
Period: 6 months - 2 years
Location: Mumbai, Bangalore
Ideal start date: This role is currently on hold
Jacobs Well is a brand owned by Oasis as well as a fair trade ethical production facility for designers and others with production needs. Products are made by marginalized women who have been trained by the Oasis vocational training program.
This position is ideal for a career break, business or MBA candidates looking to gain experience in the NGO or International Development sectors. Not essential, however knowledge of the textile retail industry would be useful.
As Jacobs Well grows we recognize the need for a business development manager to help us focus on our way forward.
The successful applicant will:
- Conduct assessment of marketing opportunities and target markets within India, the US and the UK.
- Gather of information on possible customer base.
- Generate leads for possible sales.
- Following up sales activity.
- Training in product presentation.
- Establishment of a product performance monitoring system.
- Advice on sales policies, procedures and account planning.
Personal Specification:
- At least one year experience in Business Development
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Preferably have a business development background specifically relating to textiles and clothing.
- Professional, flexible, resourceful, adaptable, creative and culturally sensitive.
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