Job Description
Executive Director (ED) – Marketing & Merchandising
Job Context
Mitali Group is a leading, export-oriented knit composite garments group in Bangladesh, engaged in the manufacturing and export of knitwear products for international markets. We are committed to maintaining high standards of product quality, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and sustainable business growth.
We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and results-driven professional to lead our Marketing & Merchandising function as Executive Director (ED). The successful candidate must possess extensive hands-on experience in the knit garments industry, a strong international buyer network, proven business development capabilities, and the ability to achieve ambitious marketing and sales targets through personal leadership and initiative.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently capable to handle USD 135-million export operations per annum.
- Develop and execute strategic marketing and merchandising plans to achieve the company's annual business, sales, and profitability targets.
- Lead the overall Marketing & Merchandising operations, ensuring sustainable business growth and maximum utilization of production capacity.
- Generate new business opportunities by developing strong relationships with international buyers, buying houses, brands, and sourcing offices.
- Maintain and expand existing buyer relationships while identifying and securing new buyers and export orders for knit garments.
- Take personal ownership of marketing targets, order booking, business development, and revenue growth, demonstrating a strong results-oriented mindset.
- Work independently under significant business pressure and deliver measurable results without relying on continuous supervision.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the Marketing & Merchandising team to ensure accountability, productivity, and timely execution of business objectives.
- Oversee buyer communication, product development, costing, price negotiation, order confirmation, and merchandising follow-up.
- Ensure effective coordination among Marketing, Merchandising, Planning, Production, Quality, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time delivery.
- Monitor market trends, buyer requirements, competitors' activities, product developments, and changing global sourcing dynamics.
- Negotiate commercially viable prices and terms to ensure order profitability and long-term customer relationships.
- Prepare and present regular business performance reports, order booking forecasts, marketing pipelines, and strategic recommendations to top management.
- Establish strong systems for monitoring individual and team performance against KPIs, sales targets, and business growth objectives.
Educational Requirements
- Postgraduate in any discipline.
- Degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional qualifications will be considered an advantage.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 18-20 years of relevant professional experience in the knit garments industry, preferably in export-oriented knit composite manufacturing.
- Substantial experience in senior leadership positions within Marketing, Merchandising, or Business Development.
- Demonstrated success in securing export orders, developing international buyers, and achieving ambitious marketing targets.
- Strong, established relationships with international buyers, buying houses, brands, and sourcing offices.
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of knitwear products, costing, pricing, merchandising, order execution, production coordination, and export business operations.
- Proven ability to lead large teams, make strategic business decisions, and drive measurable commercial results.
Candidates without substantial hands-on experience in the knit garments industry are strongly discouraged from applying.
Additional Requirements
- Age: Maximum 45-50 years.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong business acumen with a clear focus on order acquisition, profitability, and sustainable growth.
- Self-motivated, proactive, target-oriented, and capable of working independently under pressure.
- Ability to take full responsibility for business outcomes and lead from the front.
- Strong professional integrity, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent command of English, including professional communication with international buyers.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally whenever required.
Compensation & Other Benefits
- Attractive and competitive compensation package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Performance-based special incentives, subject to company policy and business results.
- Other benefits as per company policy.
The compensation package will be negotiated with the right candidate based on experience, capabilities, and demonstrated business development achievements.
Job Location
Khilkhet, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply online.
Candidates who wish to submit their CV directly by email may send their updated CV to:
Email: career@mitaligroup.com
anwar.sadat@mitalifashions.net
Email Subject: Application for Executive Director (ED) – Marketing & Merchandising
Applicants are encouraged to highlight their experience in knit garments marketing, international buyer development, export order acquisition, marketing target achievement, and senior management leadership in their CVs.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
Mitali Group is looking for a dynamic, commercially strong, and highly experienced leader who can personally drive business growth, expand our international buyer portfolio, and deliver sustainable results in a competitive global knitwear market.
Only candidates who meet the essential industry experience and leadership requirements should apply.