Head of Sales International

Head of Sales – Knit-I \| India \& International Markets Senior leadership Hands-on revenue ownership and sales organisation building Company Product CountAI Private Limited Location India; preferably Coimbatore Knit-I — AI-powered fabric inspection About CountAI Travel Extensive domestic and international travel CountAI develops AI-powered computer vision and edge-AI solutions for manufacturing. Knit-I detects fabric defects in real time on circular knitting machines, helping manufacturers improve quality, reduce fabric waste and increase productivity. The Role We are looking for a commercially strong, hands-on sales leader to take ownership of Knit-I revenue and build a scalable sales organisation. You will develop sales strategy, expand regional and international coverage, manage agents and channel partners, hire and coach salespeople, and establish a predictable sales engine. Candidate profile Best fit: an experienced textile sales leader or a proven industrial capital-equipment sales leader with strong new-business development and team-building experience. We will assess commercial results and execution ability—not title alone. Key Responsibilities — Revenue \& Strategy Own Knit-I's sales target and growth plan across India and selected international markets. Set market priorities, territory plans, customer segments, sales targets and channel strategy. Translate growth objectives into quarterly and annual execution plans; track revenue, pipeline quality, conversion, margins and sales-cycle performance. Key Responsibilities — Market Development Expand direct customer acquisition across India's major textile clusters. Develop selected international markets including Bangladesh, Turkey, Uzbekistan and other geographies based on evidence of opportunity. Build relationships with manufacturers, factory owners, senior management, OEMs, agents and industry partners. Allocate resources based on market potential, pipeline quality and the ability to support customers. Key Responsibilities — Team \& Execution Recruit, train and manage regional salespeople and develop productive agents, distributors and channel partners. Define territory ownership, targets, incentives and performance reviews; coach the team on prospecting, discovery, demonstrations, negotiation and closing. Lead strategic customer meetings and negotiations, while remaining hands-on with important opportunities. Establish disciplined CRM, pipeline reviews, forecasting and accountability.

Key Responsibilities — Customer \& Product Feedback • Understand customer economics, operational pain points, adoption barriers and ROI expectations. • Work with product, engineering and service teams to improve customer experience and sales effectiveness. • Provide structured feedback on competitors, pricing, product requirements and market opportunities. Candidate Profile — Essential • Significant B2B sales experience in industrial products, machinery, technical solutions or capital equipment. • Demonstrated ownership of revenue targets and a credible track record of commercial results. • Proven ability to acquire new customers, develop markets and close complex sales. • Experience leading salespeople, regional teams, agents or distributors. • Strong negotiation, commercial judgment, planning and execution skills. • Ability to build repeatable processes and teams rather than depend only on personal relationships. • Willingness to travel extensively in India and internationally. Preferred Experience • Textile machinery, knitting machinery, spinning/weaving machinery, dyeing/finishing equipment, textile consumables or related products. • Relationships with textile manufacturers in India or international markets. • Experience opening new territories or building international channel networks. • Experience selling technical products where demonstrations, trials and measurable customer value influence buying decisions. First-Year Expectations • Develop an evidence-based market and territory strategy. • Establish disciplined pipeline management and realistic sales forecasting. • Improve customer acquisition and conversion of demonstrations and trials into orders. • Build a productive regional sales and channel network and recruit key salespeople based on market priorities. • Establish a measurable sales process that reduces dependence on founder-led selling. What We Are Looking For We need a business builder, not just a sales administrator. The ideal candidate can set strategy and execute: meet customers, understand their problems, lead negotiations, close business, develop agents, hire salespeople and create a system that works beyond individual relationships. Industry knowledge is valuable, but exceptional industrial sales leaders who demonstrate results, commercial maturity and the ability to learn the textile sector will also be considered. Why Join CountAI? Lead the growth of an AI product addressing a real manufacturing problem, build a sales organisation with meaningful ownership, and work directly with company leadership on domestic and international expansion.

Pay

₹75,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per week

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Work Location

In person