Product and Business Development Head - Yarn

Job Purpose

MMCF (Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres), cotton, and synthetic textile materials

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development & Innovation

• Identify and develop new yarn and fabric products across MMCF, cotton, synthetic and blended categories.
• Drive innovation in fibre blends, fabric structures, finishes, and performance attributes based on market trends.
• Collaborate with production, and quality teams to commercialize new developments efficiently.
• Benchmark global textile trends and translate them into product strategies suitable for domestic and international markets.
• Foster partnerships with fibre producers and technology providers for continuous innovation.

2. Market & Business Development

• Formulate and execute business strategies to expand market reach in domestic and export segments.
• Develop and manage relationships with

  brands, retailers, and garment manufacturers

  to position the company as a preferred partner.
• Identify new business opportunities in specialty yarns, sustainable textiles, and value-added fabrics.
• Analyse market potential for emerging fibres (e.g., TENCEL, Viscose, Modal, Recycled Polyester, Organic Cotton) and recommend business initiatives.
• Drive revenue growth by expanding into new product categories and applications.

3. Brand Engagement & Customer Interface

• Engage with global and domestic brands for product presentations, approvals, and collaborations.
• Understand brand requirements, seasonal trends, and sustainability mandates to align development pipelines.
• Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and technical conferences to showcase innovations.
• Build strategic alliances with buyers, converters, and garmenting partners.

4. Strategic Planning & Trend Alignment

• Track fashion, performance, and sustainability trends to anticipate future product needs.
• Integrate

  sustainability and circularity

  principles into product and business strategies.
• Work with marketing and design teams to develop seasonal product stories and fabric collections.
• Lead feasibility studies for diversification into new fibres, yarn counts, and market segments.

5. Cross-functional Leadership

• Lead and mentor the product and business development teams to drive innovation and market responsiveness.
• Collaborate with spinning, weaving, processing, and sales teams to ensure successful execution of development projects.
• Monitor customer feedback and translate insights into continuous product improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  B. Tech / M. Tech in Textile Technology or MBA in Marketing / International Business.

• Experience:

  10–20 years in product and business development within spinning, yarn, or fabric manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in handling

  MMCF, cotton, synthetic and blends

  materials for both

  knitting and weaving

  markets.
• Strong track record of engaging with global brands and developing trend-driven textile products.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth understanding of fibre-to-fabric value chain and textile manufacturing technologies.
• Strong knowledge of global market trends, sustainability standards, and brand requirements.
• Strategic thinking and analytical mindset with commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and market analysis tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple development projects simultaneously.