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Amit K Jasrapuria

International Business Development and Procurement Strategy - Yarns, Fabrics - Home Textiles & Fashions and Finished Products (Soft furnishing & Garments)
Bengaluru

Summary

Co-ordinates and established off-shore warehouse and profit units in Turkey and Dubai.

Production set-up; implementation; planning and running the unit.

Worked closely with the interior designers; decorator and manufacturers/ mills / stockists for home furnishing and décor products in the hotels; upcoming residential projects and re-up of the current dwelling places.

Adhere to an exceptionally high standard of work and capable of giving best to any Project.

Thriving on pressures of the industry – always adhering to the strict deadlines as a thorough professional.

Augmented the channel to attain market depth and identifying suitable business partners based on company's parameters & policies.

Enhancing business volumes from the existing customers in the countries in charge with augmented services like follow-ups with production centers.

Experienced with identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities. Utilizes strategic thinking and market analysis to drive revenue growth. Track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education

Work History

AGM Export

Manjushree Spntek Pvt Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
  • Directed the export division, overseeing international sales; logistics and market development across Far East; USA & Europe
  • Managing full export operations, international pricing, shipment, freight forwarding
  • Developed strategic relationships with buyers in Hygiene; Medical; Automotive; and Industrial segments with customized product offerings.
  • Identifying distributors and channel partners leading international business expansion from 4% to 18% of the total turnover. 82% is still domestic.

AGM Fabric Export

Vista Furnishing Pvt Ltd.
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Spearheaded international market development for Blackout fabrics /Contract Textiles and built and managed partnerships with agents and importers resulting in 72% revenue growth in the target regions.
  • Expanded export market presence to new countries and new importers, securing long-term contacts with Hanes; Angels Distributing Inc, P. Kaufmann, others, enhancing brand credibility globally.
  • Trade Fair Representation (Heim textile, Frankfurt; Index, Riyadh)

Independent Yarn Marketing Consultant

Independent Yarn Marketing Consultant
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided sales support to a yarn supplier targeting weaving mills and textiles importers in Bangladesh, Poland, South America to meet 70% of the export obligation against imported Capital goods which was open since 2 years.

Operation Manager

Silk Affair Pvt Ltd.
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Gathering market feedback and update the production departments / design studios on needed variations in product design/ quality in line with inputs received from the customers.
  • Leading team of Merchandisers, managing customer account, and liaising with production plants and suppliers to ensure processing of the customer orders ensuring profit margins.
  • Managing multiple accounts in the Woven & knits ladies wear high and mid category in terms of Customer Management, Business Development (USA, Belgium and France), Material & Factory Sourcing, Product Development, Budgeting and aim to grow / capture additional business.

Chief Export Development & Corporate Manager

Artee Fabrics & Home
07.2017 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: (Brand owns 19 Retail Home Furnishing Stores spread East Coast USA)
  • Review/ recommend/ suggesting pricing.
  • Responsible for the establishment, expansion of customer, marketing, training, operation, finance, human resources, logistics, warehouse, management information system, and all other strategic planning, formulating & implementing sales program and profit plan of the stores.
  • Manager in charge of Logistics and Marketing for Wholesale, Stock Program and Retail. Consolidation Planning and Shipping.
  • Exploring, Analysis and Development of the markets outside the USA. During the visits to Turkey; Oman: Iran; Qatar & Dubai in November 2019, able to appoint agents & adding direct customers into their new export business.
  • Implementing strategies to build consumer preference and drive volumes for growth in the above areas. Setting up of marketing and sales strategies like Targeting, Segmenting, Product Development and Innovation.
  • Setting up distribution channels; lead generation and client servicing.
  • Sales Strategy, order fulfillment and customer service. Directing product strategy for Artee Fabric and Home Stores and the advertising campaign. Visual merchandising for wholesale and retail.
  • Sourcing products which include supplier identification, price negotiations, payment terms, as well as managing the production process from sampling to delivery, dealing with and resolving any production issues.
  • Set up 100% export production unit with 13 personnel for soft furnishings in Kolkata exclusive for the company's USA stores. Employing and training at all levels to maintain the quality standards of USA in the products.
  • Indentifying the resource for fabric and all other peripherals/ accessories.
  • Scan the business environment to explore options for revenue generation from new customers of Iran; Turkey; Peru; Chile; Guatemala; Egypt & Spain. Conducting market research for export, comparing comparable industries and products, keeping professional analysis of the related data, providing the optimizing and improved plan accordingly.
  • Hiring the personnel / interior designers for the stores. Working with the President of the company and making decision for the smooth running of the store.
  • Met budget targets through responsible planning and resource allocation.
  • Made high-level decisions regarding policies, strategies, procedures and finances.
  • Managed all product development activities from start to finish, including designing, material sourcing, developing and market launching.
  • Assessed new technologies and business practices, ascertaining potential impact on company's operations.
  • (Brand owns 19 Retail Home Furnishing Stores spread East Coast USA)

GM-Marketing

BSL Ltd.
04.2014 - 07.2017
  • Visiting markets of USA; UK; Europe (France; Germany; Spain; Italy; Portugal; The Netherlands; Poland; Belgium) & Russia - resulting 75% increase of revenue in furnishing division.
  • Exploring opportunities and visited Paraguay; Guatemala & South Africa.
  • Carrying forward to a new level of existing business to a growth of 125% in areas like Egypt; Dubai; Qatar & South East countries Singapore; Indonesia & Malaysia.
  • Represented company in Home Furnishing Exhibition at Heimtextil Frankfurt Germany in 2015; 2016 & 2017. Finalizing stand designing & visual representation with stand constructors and product development & display with designers.
  • Gathering market feedback and update the production departments / design studios on needed variations in product design/ quality in line with inputs received from the customers.
  • Specialization in Designing & Coloring – Surface (Hand and Computer) or Weaving (Jacquard and Dobby).
  • Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
  • Authorised use of teams and materials for specific departments and projects.

Vice-President Exports

Eastern Silk Industries Ltd.
07.2012 - 03.2014
  • Setting up and in charge of stitching unit producing made-ups - cushion covers; curtains/draperies; bed sheets/covers.
  • Directing Product strategy; Sales strategy; Logistics and Marketing in Middle East Countries.
  • Planning and managing market activities/events, implementing the activities of business/market promotion.
  • Major campaigning lead to new markets of South Africa; Russia & Brazil.
  • Sales/Event strategies and representing the company in following exhibitions: Heimtextil, Frankfurt Germany 2013 & 2014; Evteks, Turkey 2013 & Heimtextil, Moscow 2013.
  • Accounting and sales consultation for Ipecki Tekstil, Istanbul, Turkey where the company is a venture capitalist invested on fabric warehousing & distribution channels, in fact set-up by myself in the year March 2008.

Export Manager

J.J. Exporters Ltd.
08.2008 - 07.2012
  • Marketing brand Justine Paige Ltd, BVI registered company. Provide consultation for product re-designing and retail introduction in London; Paris; Budapest (Hungary); Sydney (Australia); Moscow; Hong Kong; Shanghai; Singapore; Middle East; Cape Town & Johannesburg (South Africa); Brazil; Mexico & Montreal (Canada).
  • Business Head of Home Furnishing products for all over world. Visiting UK & Europe (Belgium; France; Germany; The Netherlands; Switzerland; Italy; Portugal; Greece; Scandinavian regions (Finland; Sweden; Norway & Denmark); Eastern part of Europe (Hungary; Austria; Czech Republic); South America – Brazil; Middle East in Asia; Australia; Kazakhstan in CIS country and South Africa & Morocco in Africa for launching new collections.
  • Participated on behalf of the company for Proposte, Como Italy in 2009; 2010 & 2011 (home furnishing fair) and Premiere Vision – Brazil in 2011 & 2012 & Paris, France twice a year 2010; 2011 & 2012 (high end fashions; accessories & garments exhibitions).

Export Manager

Eastern Silk Industries Ltd.
09.2003 - 07.2008

Export Executive

A.P.Fashions Ltd.
04.1999 - 09.2003

Internship

Salarpuria Jajodia & Co.
04.1997 - 03.1999
  • Company Overview: (A Chartered Accountant & Income Tax Consultant Firm)
  • (A Chartered Accountant & Income Tax Consultant Firm)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

St. Xavier's College
Kolkata, WB

Final - Group 1

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Intermediate - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountant of India

Skills

  • Business Development International
  • Personnel management
  • Team Leadership & Building
  • Team Management
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Product Introduction, Design & Development
  • Promotion planning
  • Quality Control
  • Pricing strategy
  • Decision-making
  • Project management
  • Proposal development

Accomplishments

  • Increased customer base by 17% by expanding market to include USA; Canada; Belgium, Qatar & Thailand.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of products for blinds using nonwoven.

Timeline

AGM Export

Manjushree Spntek Pvt Ltd.
02.2025 - Current

AGM Fabric Export

Vista Furnishing Pvt Ltd.
06.2023 - 01.2025

Independent Yarn Marketing Consultant

Independent Yarn Marketing Consultant
03.2023 - 05.2023

Operation Manager

Silk Affair Pvt Ltd.
05.2022 - 02.2023

Chief Export Development & Corporate Manager

Artee Fabrics & Home
07.2017 - 05.2022

GM-Marketing

BSL Ltd.
04.2014 - 07.2017

Vice-President Exports

Eastern Silk Industries Ltd.
07.2012 - 03.2014

Export Manager

J.J. Exporters Ltd.
08.2008 - 07.2012

Export Manager

Eastern Silk Industries Ltd.
09.2003 - 07.2008

Export Executive

A.P.Fashions Ltd.
04.1999 - 09.2003

Internship

Salarpuria Jajodia & Co.
04.1997 - 03.1999

Final - Group 1

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Intermediate - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountant of India

Bachelor of Commerce -

St. Xavier's College

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