Sales and Marketing Officer

2026-08-11 Kandahar Full Time 10

Job Location:	Kandahar
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Business Development
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Based On Company Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	STMC-VAC-0038
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kandahar

Organization:	Sundus Textile Manufacturing Company
Years of Experience:	3+ years of sales experience, preferably in textiles, manufacturing, or investment promotion.
Contract Duration:	One Year (with possibility of extension)
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Economics, Commerce, Communications, or another relevant field.
Close date:	2026-08-11

About Sundus Textile Manufacturing Company:

Sundus Textile Manufacturing Company (STMC) is a modern textile manufacturing company established in 2023 to contribute to the growth and sustainability of Afghanistan's textile industry. The company is developing a fully integrated textile production facility with advanced weaving and dyeing capabilities to manufacture high-quality dyed fabrics that meet both domestic and international standards.

Guided by a long-term vision of strengthening Afghanistan's industrial base and reducing dependence on imported textiles, STMC is committed to producing reliable, locally manufactured textile products while creating skilled employment opportunities and supporting economic development.

During its initial phase, STMC will focus on supplying premium-quality dyed fabrics to the Afghan market. As production capacity expands, the company aims to enter regional and international markets, including the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries, establishing itself as a trusted manufacturer of high-quality textile products.

At STMC, we are building more than a manufacturing facility—we are building a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job Descriptions:

Job Purpose

The Sales and Marketing Officer will implement approved sales and marketing plans, identify and follow up potential investors and customers, collect market intelligence, maintain accurate records, and support the promotion of the company’s shares, products, and commercial activities.

Before production begins, the position will primarily focus on share promotion, investor outreach, lead follow-up, shareholder registration, and documentation. After commercial production starts, the focus will shift toward dyed-fabric sales, B2B customer acquisition, distributors, provincial markets, and approved export opportunities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and implement weekly and monthly action plans based on the approved sales and marketing plans.

· Identify potential investors, B2B customers, wholesalers, distributors, institutions, provincial buyers, and export prospects.

· Contact and follow up prospects through telephone, email, WhatsApp, meetings, and field visits.

· Collect market information regarding demand, prices, competitors, products, customer requirements, risks, and business opportunities.

· Implement approved digital and traditional marketing campaigns.

· Support the preparation and updating of approved content for the company’s website, Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp Business, printed materials, events, and exhibitions.

· Explain approved share categories, prices, payment schedules, and registration procedures to potential investors during the pre-production phase.

· Collect, check, and submit shareholder applications and supporting documents to the relevant departments.

· After commercial production begins, present approved fabric specifications, samples, prices, payment terms, and delivery options to customers.

· Coordinate and follow up quotations, orders, production status, dispatch, delivery, and after-sales service.

· Maintain accurate records of leads, visits, investors, customers, quotations, orders, and follow-up actions in the approved CRM or database.

· Submit daily activity updates, weekly sales-pipeline reports, and monthly performance reports.

· Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Admin/HR, Media/IT, Production, Quality, Stores, and Logistics as required.

· Protect confidential company information and comply with approved policies, procedures, and authority limits.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Economics, Commerce, Communications, or another relevant field.

· Preferably two to three years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, customer or investor relations, field outreach, or B2B sales.

· Experience in textiles, manufacturing, investment, or industrial markets will be considered an advantage.

· Strong written and verbal Pashto; working knowledge of Dari and English is preferred.

· Ability to use Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets, presentations, social-media platforms, WhatsApp Business, and CRM or database systems.

· Willingness to conduct regular field visits and undertake approved work-related travel when required.

Required Competencies

· Strong communication and persuasion skills.

· Negotiation and ethical-selling ability.

· Effective planning and systematic follow-up.

· Accuracy in documentation and data entry.

· Professional customer-service skills.

· Report-writing and basic analytical ability.

· Teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving.

· Integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to travel locally and regionally for field visits and sales activities.
Valid national ID and/or driver’s license (preferred).

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and a cover letter indicating the position title and vacancy number in the email subject line to:

📧 Email: hr@sundustextiles.com
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.