Comapany Profile:
Coats, a multinational that operates in 66 countries and has a turnover of about US$ 2 billion, is the largest manufacturer of sewing threads and the second largest manufacturer of zippers in the world. Madura Coats, the Indian subsidiary, has long been the market leader in India. Today, to meet our aggressive growth plans, we are in search of dynamic, ambitious individuals to join forces with us in the following capacities.

Branch Head (Code: BH)

Job Profile:
The company operates through 25 branches located in state capitals and metro cities across India. The Branch Head holds independent charge of an entire branch operation - leading a team of Sales Executives and the frontline Sales Force, as well as overseeing the stock point and office run by the C&F agent. We are looking for MBAs from premier institutes, from the batches of 2001 through 2003 for these positions. Post MBA experience in branch sales in good FMCG/ Paints/ Consumer Durables companies is a prerequisite. High performers can expect rewarding career growth into Regional Management positions and Head Office Marketing in the Indian company, as well as in group companies overseas.

Sales Executive (Code: SE)

Job Profile:
We require Graduates less than 30 years of age, with 5 years of experience in frontline sales in a professionally managed company. Candidates with postgraduate qualifications in marketing and experience in industrial or institutional sales will be preferred. Sales experience in a threads or accessories company (marketing goods needed by the readymade garments industry) will be an added qualification.

Technical Services Executive (Code: TSE)

Job Profile:
Coats Technical Services (CTS) is a key marketing initiative supporting the sales team and is responsible for holding technical seminars, providing technical advice, trouble shooting, product recommendations and other innovative solutions to garment makers and Global Brand owners. To strengthen the CTS team, we are now looking for young textile/ garment professionals to join us as Technical Services Executives.

We require B.Tech - Textiles/ NIFT graduates with one or two years of experience in the apparel manufacturing industry with excellent presentation skills, as well as knowledge of apparel manufacturing and sewing machine technology.
All persons who form part of the CTS group will undergo intensive training, both on general industry practices as well as on Coats' proprietary customer solutions offerings. The job is challenging, provides the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and interact with key personnel in the Readymade Garment Industry.

Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupur and Delhi/ NCR.