Careers

We are always on the lookout for motivated, energetic and detail-oriented people to diversify our team. Our success depends on the motivation, competence and retention of our people, hence, we have developed a comprehensive framework to recognize talent and develop individuals to their fullest potentials.

You will be part of an organization that treats all employees with respect, encourages their growth and development, and rewards excellence. Your thoughts and ideas are welcome here. We want to hear every fresh approach and new experience. If you are looking for challenging, fun and warm environment, then Sarita Handa could be the place for you. We look forward to meeting you!

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Manger Fabric R&D Home

Job Accountabilities:

Analyze and assess fabric needs based on design seasonal direction.
Partners with mill on all fabric development.
Partner with product development to ensure key price points and merchandising seasonal directions and clearly developed per classification.
Coordinate meeting between mill, design and product development as needed to find new fabric qualities and finishing techniques
Work with vendors on flash costing to ensure the brand is meeting price and minimum targets.
Maintain fabric development calendar and adhere to seasonal calendar deadlines.
Partner with corporate testing to ensure all fabrics are developed to meet testing standards

Desired Skills and Experience:

Strong technical knowledge of woven fabrics.
Familiarity with mills.
Apparel or Home

Other Requirements for the Role:

5+ years in fabric R&D.
Bachelor’s degree in textiles.

Assistant Manager – Lab

Job Accountabilities:

Supervise the subordinates work at the Laboratory.
Understanding and following ISO 17025 and Good Laboratory Practice Requirements.
Should understand Laboratory Accreditation ISO 17025.
Follow-up decisions of accepting or rejecting any Internal Lab test result and generate and deliver report to concern department through mail.
Assist to prepare tests as per AATCC, ASTM, GB and ISO approved method.
Implementing a culture of continuous improvement.
Understanding and meeting customer expectations.
Manage laboratory service contracts, and Equipment maintenance.
Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory.
Color fastness analysis for textile fabrics like colorfastness to washing, water and crocking, CF to Light.
Physical analysis for fabric like mass per unit area of fabrics.
Fibre identification by qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Piling resistance, Abrasion, Button Pull Test.
Dimensional stability of fabric and garments, appearance test on garments/fabrics,
Maintain safety, quality and compliance activities in workplace and maintain strong team member of accreditation of program specially for – WILLIAM SONOMA Inc.
Responsible for William Sonoma Inc., Macys, Restoration Hardware, Dillard’s etc. buyers related all test reports & Oeko correlation test submission and responsible all lab store related work.
To support the fabric inspection QA, fabric/trims/Product testing, and Fabric problem-solving of the Factory through the managerial leadership of the Laboratory team.
Execution of all the activities of laboratories relating to management & technical operations.
Provide fabric, trims and garment testing services against established quality standards and issue reports to the relevant departments.
Shall maintain close relation with regular clients, Buying Agency and at the time shall also be responsible for promotion and marketing activities.
Provide overall guidance & adequate resources required for effective implementation of the quality system.
Keep Update all the Lab Testing machine by conducting regular calibration.
Keep the record of the Testing Reports, Technical Training.
Make liaison with the Buyer's for their requirements regarding the Quality issue, Testing Standard of the Fabrics/Product and maintain their guideline.
Update the Management with the results Findings and methods of the works.
Carry out any other jobs assigned by the management.

Desired Skills and Experience:

B. Tech/B.Sc. in Textile Engineering/Diploma or B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry from any reputed university.
At least 10 year(s).
The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):Laboratory/ Testing - Textile mill/Exports & Garment House

Other Requirements for the Role:

Age 32 to 40 years.
Only males are allowed to apply.
Checking, follow-up, monitoring and reporting activities of Quality issues.
Capable to work independently, leading a large team of Total Quality Management (Laboratory).
Working experience in testing lab.
Energetic, confident and proactive.
Good numerical, logical, analytical, goal oriented, critical thinking & problem solving ability.
Should have sound technical knowledge on testing.
Has good working relationships with others inside and outside of the business.
Knowledge and experience with automated laboratory equipment. Strong knowledge of laboratory operating procedures.
Strong understanding of how Laboratory Department operates.
Ability to multi-task under high pressure environment.
Great attitude – “can do – will do”.

Brand Communications Manager

Job Accountabilities:

This Role Involves leading & conceptualising campaigns with a 360 degree view to deliver a top notch Brand Experience to engage a pool of Customers : Current , Repeat , Dormant & New with strategic content writing . Requires deep dive understanding of the various SH audience segments and define qualitative Customer persona’s for Retail & Web to ensure tailored communications & marketing Content is created for each of these Customers .This Role will be Responsible for building the SH Communications Department under his/her Leadership
Ideation , Execution & Management of All Sarita Handa Communications
Creating Quarterly / Monthly Brand Communications Strategy with Retail Head & Executive Director.
Deciding Visual Aesthetics & Styling for creating Still & Long & short Video content for all social media , Website , PR & Editorial requirements for SH Main & SH Now Brand - Liaison with Merchandizers / Design Team / Photographers to design & then execute the strategies and design concepts for Shoots
Lead the Designing, Sourcing & Arranging Junior Team for alignment of Props for Shoots & Display
Researching Lifestyle, demographics, competition & Design trends with Monthly Meetings with SH Design Team at B 21 Studio
Storyboarding , scriptwriting , Directing the Shoot + Styling at all selected Locations with the 3rd Party Photographer & Videographer
Lead Post shoot image Management and Editing
Alignment with Design Head at Design Studio
Monthly Store WhatsApp Creative Designing with Junior Visual Stylist
Coordination of all Styling requirements for Website Creatives with Graphic Designer
Styling for all Ads Creative Design required by Website (FB, Instagram, Google )
Product Descriptions in Catalogues & Website Across all Categories
SEO Copy Writing
Performance Marketing Content (GoogleAd’s , FaceBook Ad’s)
Print Collateral Content required by Stores (Standees, LED Screen Content , Billboards, E – Catalogues
SH Website Blogs Content
Collection and Concept Notes for all Shoppable PDF copy
Events Invites & Press releases for Media
Content for Styling Services – Advising the copy for SH Offline & Online Customers with Home Styling as per their needs & Customer Query resolutions from Store Teams

Desired Skills and Experience:

Post Graduate, preferably with a MA in Literature / Mass Communications Degree
Experience: Minimum 7 years in similar Home Décor , Lifestyle Content writing & communications field of Creating Styling Shoots with Fabrics & Textiles / Home Décor Brands / Lifestyle Products.
Strategic Thinker & Dynamic Multitasker
Strong Communication ( Verbal & written ) & Interpersonal Skills
Leadership & Team Building Skills
Proficient understanding of Videography / Editing , Photoshop Creative Suite , Adobe Illustrator , Photoshoots , In Design & Acrobat

Sourcing Manager

Job Accountabilities:

With direction from the Design , plans and coordinates the sourcing activities domestic and globally.
Be responsible to source and deliver the best products in terms of designs or unique products on time and implement stringent quality standards to ensure the quality products.
Analyze industry trends and evolving consumer preferences domestic and globally , submit a report to the management to identify potential vendors to ensure continuity of supply, minimize risk of product not available and exploit emerging opportunities that are beneficial to the company
Work closely with suppliers / vendors to ensure timely delivery of products, replenishment of stock, re-orders and ensure the products promoted are available with vendors.
Follow up with suppliers / vendors to ensure timely delivery of products to fulfill customer orders
Develop sourcing plans, allocate resources, identify potential issues/threats and develop contingency plans.
Sourcing and development of new vendors and retain existing vendors.
Manage the sampling and product approval process.
Provide market information to Marketing ,Design and Category teams in identifying right products, new product line and categories.
Work with Category & Marketing team to discuss and finalize on seasonal product line / categories.
Pro-actively manage the re-ordering of products on time and ensure the products promoted are available with vendors.
Work closely with inventory management and Category team on reordering of fast moving products, and strategies on non-moving products, etc.
Ensuring the product line purchased are in line with fashion and requirement
Identify potential vendors in the domestic and international market to ensure continuity of supply, minimize risk of product not available and exploit emerging opportunities that are beneficial to the company.
Conduct supplier analysis and evaluate potential vendors based on quality of products, best possible price, volume of discounts and delivery standards.
Evaluate supplier core competencies.
Identify ways to reduce costs and devise plan of action that are focused on creating greater efficiencies, economies of scale and better quality products.
Develop a negotiation strategy that shall impact the pricing, and delivery timeline.
Establish relationships with suppliers to achieve sustainable business advantage.
Implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.
Renegotiate, renew and discontinue supplier contracts.
Design and implement an effective sourcing strategy to reduce cost of the financial products and manage all sourcing processes.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Experience in sourcing Home décor products for the categories Soft textiles ,furniture ,home décor hard goods ,flooring ,bath etc.
Willingness to travel.
Good communication, negotiation skills.
Eye for the right product

Other Requirements for the Role:

Proven work experience as a sourcing or procurement manager.
Experience in sourcing products for and from international markets.
Should have knowledge of the home décor business on the ecommerce platform.

Customer Care Executive

Job Accountabilities:

Receiving client complaints, Resolving Clients and Customer queries on phone, email and chat. Should have ability to handle calls in correct manner
Handling of all the written correspondence through mails
Should have ability to handle calls in correct manner
Good relationship building & Good problem solving skills
Ability to work without supervision and have an analytical mind to study numbers.
Monitoring and updating of online inventory on regular basis
Will have to analyse and generate various reports related to inventory and sales.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Graduate
Experience: minimum 2 years in similar work area..
Good in MIS reporting
Proficiency in excel, Fluency in English & Hindi

Business Development – Delhi

Job Accountabilities:

Engage with Interior Designers and Architects pan India to get new business.
Do cold calling to generate leads to achieve a robust sales pipeline.
Follow-up on all leads received through company website as well as referrals.
Prepare for weekly sales review with the management.
Follow up on all Account Receivables and ensure there are no outstanding client payments.
Work closely with retail stores to get new leads.
Work closely with the designing team in providing excellent client support.
Effectively handle all client related queries and complaints.
Share sales related reports, data, analysis etc. on a weekly basis with the management.
Generate database of new prospects and keep improving it on a regular basis.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience in business development, preferably related to furniture, interior projects.
Having exposure in dealing with interior architects, interior designers, hotels and real estate developers Minimum Graduate
Experience in some CRM software will be preferred but not essential
Proven experience in business development, key account management, lead generation, and customer support
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Confident in engaging with HNI clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience in selling furniture and interior projects will be preferred but not essential

Business Development - Mumbai

Job Accountabilities:

Engage with Interior Designers and Architects pan India to get new business.
Do cold calling to generate leads to achieve a robust sales pipeline.
Follow-up on all leads received through company website as well as referrals.
Prepare for weekly sales review with the management.
Follow up on all Account Receivables and ensure there are no outstanding client payments.
Work closely with retail stores to get new leads.
Work closely with the designing team in providing excellent client support.
Effectively handle all client related queries and complaints.
Share sales related reports, data, analysis etc. on a weekly basis with the management.
Generate database of new prospects and keep improving it on a regular basis.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience in business development, preferably related to furniture, interior projects.
Having exposure in dealing with interior architects, interior designers, hotels and real estate developers Minimum Graduate
Experience in some CRM software will be preferred but not essential
Proven experience in business development, key account management, lead generation, and customer support
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Confident in engaging with HNI clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience in selling furniture and interior projects will be preferred but not essential

Facebook Ad Manager

Job Accountabilities:

Create Facebook Ad campaigns (strategy planning, budget recommendations, creative guidance for images/videos, Ad implementation and campaign monitoring)
Optimize campaigns to drive high performance results (increase sales, generate leads and increase user engagements)
Propose and Implement A/B tests
Launch remarketing ads using custom audience segments
Use Facebook and other Analytics tools to expand, evolve and optimize campaigns
Create Ad copies and collaborate with digital team for creatives development
Generate analytics report and insights ensuring proper tracking, attribution, and consistency across campaigns

Eligibility:

Required 2-3 years’ experience with Facebook Business Manager/Facebook Ads Manager
An in-depth understanding and experience in media-buying, planning and research. Familiarity with PPC initiatives and research
Competency with using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce reports and presentations for clients
Experience in Luxury segment desirable

Graphic Designer

Job Accountabilities:

Own and responsible for the design aspect of all the online assets including but not limited to website banners, photos, ad creatives, social media posts, blog creatives etc.
Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software
Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
Study design briefs and determine requirements
Test graphics across various media as per the Facebook and Google guidelines
Amend designs after feedback
Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and as per the brand guidelines

Job Requirements:

Graduate with Diploma in Graphic Designing
Proven graphic designing experience with strong portfolio of illustrations and/or other graphics in ecommerce sector
Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop)
A keen eye for aesthetics and details
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines

Executive Assistant

Job Accountabilities:

Maintain and coordinate calendar or planners of Management including appointments, meetings and conferences.
Follows-through on projects with departments to successful completion with deadline pressure.
Follows up and co-ordination with concerned department or clients or customers in collecting information for the Management for generating reports according to established deadlines.
Responsible for organizing detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas including flights, visa requirements, hotel accommodation, car rental, meeting schedules while travelling and completing expenses.
Organizing meetings.
Able to perform wide range of Administrative tasks.
Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Management and internal departments.
Maintains confidential documents, records, and other high end valuables.

Job Requirements:

Graduate with 5 to 8 years of experience.
Pleasing personality with good interpersonal & presentation skills.
Good communication skills (verbal and written), including the use of MS Word, Excel & Power Point.
Well versed in excel and PowerPoint presentations.
Good analytical and grasping skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Organizational and time management skills.
Extremely Detail oriented.
High standards of Ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.

Business Development

Job Accountabilities:

Sound knowledge in presentations, including MS Word and Excel
New product development
Market research/sourcing
Branding/ brand management
An understanding of design
A good eye for details and design
Ability to understand different markets

Job Requirements:

Experience 3 to 7years
Graduate, preferably from NIFT/Pearl/NID
Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Cost Auditor

Job Responsibilities:

Collecting and analysing financial data
Post Order Analysis comparing Budgeted vs Actual Cost of Execution
Monitoring costs after significant changes in products or processes
Determine standard costs and investigate variances with actual costs
Prepare detailed reports, both periodically and ad-hoc
Help management make important decisions based on costs and benefits (e.g. market growth, pricing changes)
Estimating costs and comparing budgets with actual expenses
Create and manage budgets, and monitor spending
Conduct audits on financial processes and transactions
Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs
Estimate product costs for existing and new products
Forecast and analyse costs of processes, labour and inventory
Suggest cost-reducing or profitable solutions
Conduct market research to support future business planning

Job Requirements:

Proven experience as a cost analyst, cost specialist or similar role
Experience in data, operational and financial analysis
Knowledge of accounting processes and software
Strong analytical skills- Statistical & Operational
Good Communication Aptitude
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Tolls- MS Excel and PowerPoint
Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field; Cost Accountant (CMA) preferred

CAD Designer

Job Accountabilities:

Create high-quality detailed technical prints and designs based on direction provided by designers/buyers and make modifications accordingly
Use a variety of CAD software programmes to create designs/presentations (photoshop/ illustrator or corel draw)
Liaise with the team to understand their design requirements and should have technical knowledge of printing process
Work on screen separations (rotary) and should have knowledge of digital cleaning
Conduct site visits and surveys when required
Co-ordinate with various departments and vendors
Present artwork specification for use in all stages of the project

Job Requirements:

Graduate
8 to 10 years of experience of home furnishing
Experience of Photoshop/illustrator or coraldraw