Assistant Sales Manager (Apparel Solutions)

Assistant Sales Manager (Apparel Solutions) – Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC

Job Overview

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Sales (Apparel Solutions)
Company: Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC
Job Category: Sales & Marketing, Management, Apparel & Garment, Private Jobs
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Colombo
Employment Type: Full-time

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC is seeking a dynamic and results-driven sales professional to drive business growth within its Apparel Solutions division.

Position Details

Position: Assistant Manager – Sales (Apparel Solutions)
Industry: Apparel Solutions / Industrial Sales
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Company Overview

Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC is a leading Sri Lankan company with operations across consumer products, manufacturing and related business sectors. The Apparel Solutions division focuses on sewing machines, cutting equipment, automation solutions and related products for the apparel manufacturing sector.

Qualifications & Experience

• G.C.E. Advanced Level qualification.
• Partial or full completion of CIM, SLIM or a related professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in:
  • Sales
  • Business development
  • Industrial/B2B sales within a related industry
• Strong understanding of market trends and customer requirements within the apparel manufacturing sector.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, generate leads and consistently achieve sales targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and customer focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by promoting sewing machines, cutting equipment, automation solutions and related products.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across apparel manufacturing and industrial sectors.
• Acquire new customers and expand the existing customer base within assigned territories.
• Conduct structured customer visits to strengthen relationships and identify sales opportunities.
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets while maintaining profitability objectives.
• Monitor customer collections and ensure arrears remain within accepted levels.
• Work closely with suppliers, technical teams and internal stakeholders to provide effective customer solutions.
• Enhance market coverage through continuous prospecting and territory development.
• Maintain strong market intelligence and identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Ensure timely collection of payments and minimize cheque returns.

Required Skills

• Strong B2B and industrial sales skills.
• Business development and lead-generation abilities.
• Knowledge of the apparel manufacturing sector.
• Understanding of sewing machines, cutting equipment and automation solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.
• Stakeholder coordination skills.
• Sales target achievement and profitability management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Results-driven approach with good teamwork skills.

Salary & Benefits

The advertisement does not specify a salary or benefits package.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application to:

Email: careers@singersl.com

Address: No. 112, Havelock Road, Colombo 05

Important Notes

• Minimum 3 years of relevant sales, business development or industrial/B2B sales experience is required.
• Experience in the apparel manufacturing sector will be relevant to the role.
• Partial or full completion of CIM, SLIM or a related professional qualification is required.
• Candidates should have a proven ability to generate leads and achieve sales targets.