Head – International Business Development (Europe)

Preferred Locations in Europe:

• Amsterdam
• Spain
• Italy
• France

Job Description

Position: Head – International Business Development (Europe)

Industry: Textiles & Garments (B2B)

Location: Europe (preferred – Amsterdam, Spain, Italy, or France) / India (for strong candidates with European market connects)

Experience: Minimum 7-15 years

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior professional to lead Business Development for the European market in the textiles and garments B2B segment. The role involves driving strategic client acquisition across leading European brands and building long-term partnerships to facilitate manufacturing in India.

This position is a high-priority leadership hire and will play a key role in shaping our international business growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Client Acquisition
• Drive new business growth in the European market by acquiring key B2B clients across textiles and garments.
• Leverage existing networks and build new connects with leading European brands.
• Position India as a manufacturing hub for European clients, creating mutually beneficial business opportunities.
• Market Expansion & Strategy
• Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for Europe in alignment with business goals.
• Build strong relationships with CXOs, sourcing heads, and procurement leaders across targeted geographies.
• Provide market intelligence, competitor benchmarking, and insights on European sourcing trends.
• Global Collaboration & Leadership
• Work closely with leadership teams in India and Europe to align on business objectives.
• Represent the company at industry forums, trade fairs, and exhibitions across Europe.
• Contribute to shaping the European office location and structure as the business expands.

Key Requirements

• Experience:
• 8–15+ years of experience in B2B business development in textiles/garments, preferably with European market exposure.
• Strong preference for candidates already based in Europe with established industry connects.
• Open to Indian nationals managing European markets from India, provided they have proven success and client relationships.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong network with European brands in textiles/garments.
• Deep understanding of international trade dynamics, outsourcing, and supply chain models.
• Ability to negotiate and close high-value contracts.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and cross-cultural management skills.