Sales Specialist

Job Description Company Description Raddis (Radically Disruptive) Cotton is actively promoting regenerative organic cotton cultivation to achieve the twin benefits; a)improving the living standards of cotton farmers and b)regenerating the environment around them. We blend Nature-based Solutions(NbS) with emerging global market aspirations to drive transformational change in cotton-growing villages. Raddis Cotton, a successful innovation in India with 5500+ farmers, is hiring a Sales Specialist - Cotton to scale the initiative.. Role Description This is an on-site full-time role for a Sales Specialist Cotton located in Vishakhapatnam. The Sales Specialist will be responsible for driving market development, customer acquisition, and sales growth for regeneratively produced cotton and cotton-based products. This role acts as a vital link between market intelligence, buyer engagement, and supply chain coordination, ensuring fair value for farmers while advancing the organization's social and ecological impact goals. Key Responsibilities: Market Development and Sales Growth: - Identify and pursue new business opportunities with brands, retailers, textile manufacturers, and other potential - buyers of raw cotton, ginned cotton, or cotton lint. - Expand sales footprint across key geographies and customer segments. - Promote the unique value proposition of regenerative cotton to differentiate offerings in a competitive market. - Develop marketing collaterals; if required, pitch decks and fair presentations. Buyer Engagement & Relationship Management: - Build, manage, and nurture long-term relationships with buyers to ensure repeat business and strategic - partnerships. - Facilitate on boarding of new buyers and ensure satisfaction through excellent account management. - Conduct regular buyer meetings, presentations, and negotiations to close sales and contracts. - Serve as the key point of contact for buyer inquiries. Supply Chain Distribution: - Collaborate with operation, finance, certification, and logistics teams to ensure sales, compliance, and - documentation. - Facilitate mechanisms that ensure fair value to farmers while maintaining commercial viability. - Maintain alignment between buyer needs and on-ground regenerative production, ensuring traceability and - transparency in sourcing. - Support marketing with success stories and testimonials. Market Intelligence & Strategy: - Monitor industry trends, consumer preferences, policy changes, and competitor strategies. - Generate insights and reports on market dynamics, pricing, and buyer needs to support strategic decision-making. - Build strategic partnerships with textile mills, exporters, fashion brands, and sustainable fiber traders. - Provide product feedback to teams to align regenerative practices with market expectations. Socio-Ecological Impact Contribution: - Ensure that all commercial engagements reinforce fair value distribution and regenerative practices. - Help quantify and communicate social and environmental impact to buyers and stakeholders. - Align sales growth with impact metrics and certifications where applicable. Data Management & Reporting: - Maintain buyer database and sales dashboards. - Generate MIS reports and track performance metrics. Qualifications - Graduate / Post-graduate in Agribusiness, Textile Management, Commerce, or Marketing. - Min. 4 years of experience in cotton sales. - Exposure to sustainable or regenerative cotton preferred. Proficiency in MS Office, CRM software, and business - communication tools. - Proficient in Telugu and English.