Merchandiser

Merchandiser – Institutional Sales (School Uniforms | Fashion / Textile Background Mandatory) 📍 Bengaluru | 🏢 Gubbacci Uniforms About Gubbacci Gubbacci Uniforms is a leading school and institutional uniform company based in Bengaluru. We partner with schools across South India to deliver high-quality, durable, and well-fitted uniforms through a structured, service-driven, and tech-enabled model. Who This Role Is For This role is ideal for fashion or textile merchandisers with 2+ years of experience who enjoy client interaction and want to grow into institutional sales and key account ownership. This is not a pure sales role. You will do well here if you: Understand fabrics, knits vs wovens, GSM, and garment construction Are comfortable interacting with school principals, directors, and admin teams Can convert client requirements into clear briefs for production teams Enjoy long-term relationships rather than one-time sales Role Overview As a Merchandiser – Institutional Sales, you will be the client-facing merchandising partner for school uniform accounts. The role sits at the intersection of: Merchandising × Client Management × Institutional Sales You will support new school onboarding and manage ongoing accounts by ensuring technical clarity, smooth coordination, and consistent service delivery. Key ResponsibilitiesClient & Account Management Act as a key point of contact for: School Principals Directors / Trustees Admin & Purchase Heads Support institutional sales discussions with strong merchandising and technical inputs Build long-term relationships for renewals, expansions, and repeat orders Merchandising & Technical Responsibilities Understand and explain: Knits vs wovens Fabric composition, GSM, durability Fit, comfort, and garment construction for school uniforms Coordinate sampling, approvals, and revisions Translate school requirements into clear briefs for internal merchandising, sourcing, and production teams Sales Support & Coordination Support the institutional sales cycle, including: Client meetings and presentations Sampling coordination Commercial discussions (with internal support) School onboarding Act as a bridge between: Client commitments and production feasibility Sales team and internal operations Internal Coordination Work closely with: Merchandising Sourcing Production Operations & customer support Ensure timelines, specifications, and expectations are aligned across teams Mandatory Qualifications Educational background in Fashion / Textiles, such as: NIFT Fashion Technology Fashion Designing B.Tech / Diploma in Textiles Solid understanding of: Fabrics (knits & wovens) Garment construction Apparel production basics Preferred Experience 2–5 years experience in: Apparel merchandising with client interaction Institutional or uniform merchandising B2B apparel roles involving coordination with buyers or clients Prior exposure to school or institutional uniforms is a strong plus (not mandatory) Skills & Personality Fit Merchandising-first mindset with commercial awareness Comfortable discussing both technical and pricing aspects Clear communicator who can simplify fabric concepts for non-fashion clients Strong coordination, follow-up, and ownership skills Relationship-driven and detail-oriented Growth Path High performers will be considered for: Senior Merchandiser – Institutional Sales Key Account / Institutional Lead roles within 12–18 months, based on performance. Role Level & Compensation Role: Merchandiser – Institutional Sales Compensation: Competitive and aligned with experience. similar candidate with JD can contact us on 9606010019