Sector
Apparel
Keyword

Export Manager

Export/Import Assistant

Export Sales Assistant Import/Export Clerk

Minimum -12th standard pass

Certified training of Export Assistant (Programme aligned to AMH/Q1601 released by Apparel Made Up?s and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council)

1-2 years of work experience in export department

The tasks an Export Assistant is expected to perform include:

Managing all the processes in the export department of a company

Managing and preparing all shipment related documents

Managing export business effectively

Understand export marketing operations and processes

Knowledge of how to organize the exchange of goods in international trade

Knowledge of how to correspond with buyers/customers/suppliers worldwide

Knowledge of how to respond to offers and enquiries

Knowledge of how to manage the shipment checklist report on timely basis

Knowledge of Indian and foreign trade policies

Preferably training in export marketing procedures and documentation

Accuracy in work

Attention to detail

Ability to follow detailedinstructions

Decision-makingskills

Planning and organizingskills

Analytical thinking

Team spirit

Observational skills

Not a desk job

Needsto handle a team of Export Trainees

Travelling when required is part of this job role

Contractual work and part-time jobs maybe available

Working from home is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8 hours every day. This may vary from company to company

Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerousunder The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards include backache, repetitive strain, dust from cloth pieces, etc.

For candidates with 1 year of experience -`15,000 to`17,500 per month

For candidates with over 2 years? of work experience -`30,000 to`35,000 per month

Growth Estimates of Textile Industry in India1

The textile industry is one of the most important industries of the Indian economy and it is the second largest provider of employment after agriculture. It has witnessed phenomenal growth in recent years and attracted fair amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The Textile and Apparel Industry in India is estimated to be about USD 36 billion. It is the largest foreign exchange earner, contributing to approximately 15% of India?s exports and 14% of industrial output. India?s solid performance and growth in the textile sector is fuelled by several key advantages that the country enjoys in terms of abundant availability of raw material and cheap labour, large domestic market, presence of supportive industries and supportive policy initiatives by the government.

Latest Trends in Textile Sector in India2

Textile exports accounted for more than 20% of India?s total exports in 2001. Since then the share has fallen to less than 10%, but India is still the world?s second largest textile exporter, second only to China. A number of factors like India?s strength in raw materials such as cotton, jute and silk suggest that the textile sector will continue contributing strongly to overall exports in the coming years. The Ministry of Textiles in India has formulated numerous policies and schemes for the development of the industry aiming to diversify both the product base as well as export markets, enhancing textile-oriented technology and investing in innovative marketing strategies. Furthermore, a weaker rupee, rising labour costs in China and safety compliance issues for factories in Bangladesh (another major textiles producer) give India the ideal opportunity to increase its market share. India?s textiles exports are forecasted to increase by 12% a year in 2014-30.

Large companies in the textile and apparels Industry

Export department of companies

Export houses

Trading houses

Star trading houses

Super star trading houses

Job openings are available in cities across the country