Accountant cum Marketing Manager

Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Project Coordinator
Monthly CTC: 23,000/- per month (Travel allowance will be provided per the approved project budget)
Joining: Immediate joiners are encouraged to apply.
About the role: The Marketing Manager cum Accountant will drive market development, sales, business partnerships, and customer/vendor relations for cotton, silk, tasar, handloom, and textile products, while maintaining basic accounting, billing, sales documentation, expenses, and financial records related to marketing activities.

Roles & Responsibilities
1. Sales, Marketing & Business Development
• Develop marketing strategies to increase sales and market reach for cotton, silk, tasar, handloom, and textile products.
• Promote products such as cocoon goti, sarees, dupattas, suits, coats, Tasar Than, kapra, silk dhaga, and other handloom products.
• Identify customers, wholesalers, retailers, institutional buyers, distributors, and business partners; generate leads and convert enquiries into sales.
• Achieve sales targets, maintain customer relationships, and explore new markets and business opportunities.
2. E-commerce & Digital Marketing
• Manage and update product listings on B2B/e-commerce platforms such as Justdial, TradeIndia, IndiaMART, and other relevant marketplaces.
• Handle online enquiries, follow up with potential buyers, and convert leads into sales.
• Ensure accurate product information and support digital promotion and performance monitoring.
3. Partnership, Vendor & Institutional Liaison
• Build and maintain partnerships with private vendors, distributors, Jharkraft, Central Silk Board, Khadi and Village Industries Board, government departments, cooperatives, marketing institutions, and institutional buyers.
• Coordinate meetings, negotiate business arrangements, and explore exhibitions, trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and institutional sales.
• Develop sustainable market linkages for products and producers.
4. Market Research & Product Development
• Conduct market research on customer preferences, demand, pricing, competitors, and market trends.
• Identify new market opportunities and recommend product, packaging, pricing, and market expansion strategies.
• Collect customer feedback and share findings with the project team.
5. Accounting & Financial Record-Keeping
• Maintain basic accounts and records of sales, purchases, expenses, payments, receivables, stock, and product movement.
• Prepare invoices, bills, receipts, payment records, and supporting documents.
• Track outstanding payments and assist with monthly sales and financial statements, verification, and reconciliation.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial and marketing records.
6. Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare monthly sales, marketing, lead, order, payment, and performance reports.
• Maintain updated records of customers, vendors, buyers, partners, and business activities.
• Track sales targets and provide regular updates to the Project Coordinator and management.
7. Travel & Business Promotion
• Travel for customer and vendor meetings, market surveys, exhibitions, trade fairs, and business development activities.
• Represent the organization professionally and strengthen networks with buyers, vendors, institutions, and other market stakeholders.

Educational Qualification
• MBA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Candidates with relevant qualifications and practical experience in both marketing and basic accounting may also be considered.
Experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in marketing, sales, business development, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in handloom, textiles, silk, tasar, handicrafts, rural enterprise, FPOs, or social enterprise marketing will be preferred.
• Experience in online B2B platforms and customer/business development will be an added advantage.
Required Skills & Preferred Attributes
• Strong communication, negotiation, sales, business development, networking, and relationship-building skills, with good problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of B2B/e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, customer relationship management, and market development.
• Basic accounting, financial record-keeping, and sales/marketing report preparation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, email, and internet applications.
• Self-motivated, proactive, target-oriented, and able to meet deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel for marketing, sales, exhibitions, vendor meetings, and business promotion.
• Should have his own bike and valid driving license.
• Willingness to stay at the residential Ashram campus is essential.

How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply through the Google Form provided below:
Application Form: https://forms.gle/n7kjMzn1pZgzCvUJ8

Rolling basis recruitment

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through email for the next stage of the selection process. A female candidate will be preferred.
Note: Candidates who can join immediately are encouraged to apply.