Sampling and Marketing Incharge

Key Responsibilities:

• Sampling Management
• Coordinate with vendors, plant production, logistics, regional marketing, HO marketing teams, and factories for timely production and dispatch of tile samples (cut pieces, folders, stands, panels, mockups).
• Maintain detailed records of sampling inventory, approvals, and dispatches.
• Ensure all samples meet company branding and quality standards.
• Manage the sample warehouse/store at Morbi (if applicable).
• Track and control sampling costs while ensuring budget compliance.
• Vendor & Factory Coordination
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Morbi-based vendors and OEM factories.
• Follow up and escalate delays related to samples or packaging materials.
• Support vendor development for new types of samples, display tools, and branding elements.
• Marketing Support
• Ensure availability of samples and marketing collateral during new product launches.
• Maintain a consistent supply of marketing materials (catalogues, folders, brochures, standees) for sales teams.
• Assist in organizing dealer meets, exhibitions, and factory visits with HO and regional marketing teams.
• Collect and analyze feedback on sample quality, market trends, and customer preferences.
• Product & Design Coordination
• Collaborate with Design/PD teams to manage sampling plans for new products.
• Share regular market and trade feedback regarding design trends and sample effectiveness.
• MIS & Reporting
• Submit weekly reports on sample stock, consumption, and requirements.
• Maintain a sampling tracker for all projects and product developments.
• Prepare cost analysis and sample utilization reports for management.
• Company Store Management
• Plan and execute end-to-end display and visual merchandising for the company store at Morbi.
• Ensure brand hygiene and facilitate visits by dealers and influencers.
  

Key Requirements:

• Education: Graduate in any discipline; preference for candidates with backgrounds in Marketing, Design, or Ceramic/Interior fields.
• Experience: 3–6 years in sampling/marketing coordination, ideally within the tiles, ceramics, or building materials industry.
• Skills:
• Strong coordination and communication abilities
• Understanding of tile/design trends and sampling processes
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
• Familiarity with Morbi’s vendor ecosystem
• Technical: SAP knowledge preferred but not mandatory
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Based in or willing to relocate to Morbi
• High attention to detail with strong project ownership
• Vendor management and negotiation skills