Providing bespoke, reliable solutions for textiles and homeware sourcing, especially from India. Placing high value to ethically responsible manufacturing and supporting the traditional crafts of textile making.

Managing key account of ALDI Stores Australia, value AUD 5mill- Trend analyses, preparation and presentation of new products and range- Identify and respond to opportunities for new products and value addition to existing lines- Sample approval from customers- from initial submission through to bulk production- Samples approval and production follow-up including quality inspections in overseas factories- Tender preparation and submissions- Vendor quotation analyses and negotiation - international suppliers- Budget analyses and response - allocating resources suitably- Liaise with overseas office and suppliers - Photography briefs and theme- After sales service and support- Corporate Social Responsibility Policy – formulated and put into place- Staff training

- Provided consultancy for business with existing accounts in Australia while living in Spain. - Design consultancy for new products- Liaised with customers on all matters relating to new requirement and existing orders. - Coordinated with Indian factories for sample approval, bulk production quality match and shipment execution. - Price and manufacturing lead time negotiation.

- Set up Australian office of Rituraj Textiles in 2000. Developed strategic plan to drive sales and profitability for business growth- Achieved sustained 20-30% sales growth- Identified and pursued market opportunities and potential customers, securing accounts of major retailers and wholesalers such as Freedom Furniture, David Jones, Barbeques Galore, KAS Australia, Rapee and Robert Green- Implemented and executed on-going strategies and processes to maximise existing and new markets, achieving high success and continued growth- Product development and selection to present fine-tuned collection to customers’ requirements. Kept abreast with fashion trends especially in the home-furnishings industry- Follow-up with customers for order confirmation, payment, post-sale product review and customer satisfaction- Liaised with off-shore factories for sample and bulk quality approval, price and delivery negotiations, production follow up- Claims settlement- Responsible for all financial, budgetary and accounting aspects of the Australian office