DIRECTOR EUROPA

About ZXY International

ZXY International is a leading global Apparel Solutions provider, with sustainable apparel product development and specialised Global Sourcing strategies. We thrive on innovation, offering an extensive multi-category apparel product range, manufactured in over 140 fully compliant partner factories.

Our Global footprint spreads across 6 continents and 50+ countries in the textile and apparel industry, supporting our clients. Our regional offices and teams operate from Dubai, Bangladesh, India, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, Italy, England, Germany, China and Australia.

We are committed to providing ethical and sustainable solutions in a dynamic world. As a trusted partner for many global brands and their teams, we consistently champion ethics and transparency in our daily practice. Our certifications include GOTS (Global Textile Standard), OEKO-TEX, Global Recycled Standard, Textile Exchange, Friend of ZDHC - Vendor, EcoVadis 2023 (Silver), Higg Index, ISO 9001:2015, and our year-on-year growth (~5%).

Role

We are looking for an experienced Customer Relationship and Sales Manager with strong product and business development skills to grow our presence in the European market (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). This is a high-impact role focused on building long-term client partnerships, expanding business with existing customers, and bringing in new global fashion accounts.

Responsibilities

• Customer Relationships & Account Growth: Manage and strengthen relationships with key European (German) corporate clients; act as the liaison between clients and production/sourcing teams to ensure smooth communication and resolutions.
• Identify opportunities to grow turnover, product range, and margins.
• Host customer visits and showroom presentations professionally.
• Sales & Business Development: Build relationships with existing clients in Germany for business development; generate new leads and plan the roadmap for converting into partnerships.
• Introduce ZXY’s sourcing and product capabilities to new customers; represent ZXY at trade fairs, sourcing events, and industry forums.
• Product & Market Collaboration: Work closely with design, product development, and sourcing teams; present new product ideas, innovations, and sustainable solutions; share market insights on trends, pricing, and customer expectations; travel to sourcing regions every quarter.

Mandatory Experience & Skills

• 15–20 years in customer relationship management, sales, or business development.
• Strong knowledge of product, fabrics, manufacturing, and global supply chains.
• Proven ability to manage international clients and grow accounts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and German.
• Strong professionalism and ability to represent the company at senior buyer level.
• Understanding of sustainability trends in the apparel industry.
• Experience working with global brands and multicultural teams in Asia.
• Strong collaboration skills across product, design, and sourcing functions.

Education Qualification

• Master’s degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• This position is based in Germany or Austria, reporting as a sales director based out of Germany.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• The compensation (salary) for the role will be based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications and positioned competitively.
• Other perks include an annual bonus and health insurance.