Talon International - Head of Sales

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • HR Tech • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Lead regional sales for zippers & trims, owning targets, growth, profitability and strategy. Manage and develop multi‑country sales teams (India/Bangladesh/Pakistan), drive new business, pricing, and global customer interactions, and report to the COO in Hong Kong.
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1. Mandatory Industry Experience (Non‑Negotiable)

Minimum 8+ years of experience in selling Zippers & Trims (Labels / Accessories acceptable only if core experience includes zippers & trims).

At least 5 years in a managerial / leadership position.

Strong working knowledge of zippers & trims is compulsory.

Proven track record in achieving sales growth and profitability targets.

2. Preferred Industry Background

First preference to candidates who have worked with YKK / Ideal Zipper / SAB or similar reputed zipper & trims companies.

3. Geographic & Cross‑Country Exposure

Experience handling India, Bangladesh, and/or Pakistan markets is essential.

Ability to lead and manage sales teams across multiple regions.

Comfortable reporting to the Chief Operating Officer based in Hong Kong, as stated in the JD.

4. Sales Strategy, Growth & Global Exposure

Full ownership of sales targets, growth, and profitability.

Experience in formulating and implementing strategic sales & marketing plans.

Strong capability in new business development, identifying new clients/channels, pricing management, and expanding the sales network.

Exposure to global customers / international sourcing interactions will be an added advantage.

5. Leadership & Personal Attributes

Strong team leadership skills – supervising, motivating, training, and developing sales teams.

Entrepreneurial “can‑do” mindset, supported by past performance.

High levels of initiative, integrity, and accountability.

Strategic thinker who can manage big‑picture objectives while handling operational details.

Team‑oriented, open communicator, and willing to contribute beyond the role.

6. Education & Skills

University graduate with relevant training in Sales & Marketing or equivalent.

Excellent spoken and written English.

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in selling zippers and trims
  • At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership position
  • Strong working knowledge of zippers and trims
  • Proven track record in achieving sales growth and profitability targets
  • Experience handling India, Bangladesh, and/or Pakistan markets
  • Ability to lead and manage sales teams across multiple regions
  • Comfortable reporting to the Chief Operating Officer based in Hong Kong
  • Full ownership of sales targets, growth, and profitability
  • Experience in formulating and implementing strategic sales and marketing plans
  • Strong capability in new business development, identifying new clients/channels, pricing management, and expanding the sales network
  • Exposure to global customers / international sourcing interactions
  • Preference for candidates who have worked with YKK, Ideal Zipper, SAB, or similar companies
  • Strong team leadership skills — supervising, motivating, training, and developing sales teams
  • Entrepreneurial can-do mindset, high initiative, integrity, and accountability
  • Strategic thinker able to manage big-picture objectives and operational details
  • Team-oriented, open communicator, willing to contribute beyond the role
  • University graduate with relevant training in Sales & Marketing or equivalent
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
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The Company
100 Employees

What We Do

NextHire Consulting is an AI-driven recruiting platform that streamlines the hiring process for companies. By leveraging AI agents for sourcing, screening, and interviewing, the platform enables teams to focus on pre-qualified finalists. It provides data-driven insights into candidate soft skills and behavioral styles, aiming to disrupt traditional recruitment models with efficient, automated, and science-based talent acquisition solutions for businesses of all sizes.

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