Area Manager

ASIX is urgently hiring Area Manager for our Satkhira, Bandarban and Brahmanbaria hubs!

ASIX, a sustainable lifestyle handicrafts export company, is looking for a dedicated, field-based Area Manager to rebuild and lead our production hub in Satkhira, Bandarban and Brahmanbaria. If you have experience in the development sector, NGOs, or handicrafts and want to make a direct impact on rural artisan communities, this is your opportunity.

What you'll do :

Buyer Communication -

• Handle day-to-day communication with international buyers across Europe, Japan, India and Australia
• Respond to buyer queries within 24 hours - specifications, samples, production updates, shipping status
• Communicate production progress and shipment schedules proactively - not only when buyers ask
• Coordinate sample dispatch and follow up on buyer approvals - fit samples, final samples, production samples
• Maintain a buyer communication log - what was discussed, promised and pending

Export Documentation and Logistics -

• Prepare and manage all export documentation - commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading
• Handle Letter of Credit (LC) documentation - checking LC terms, preparing compliant documents, coordinating with banks
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, C&F agents, and clearing agents
• Ensure full compliance with export regulations, buyer requirements, and EPB guidelines
• Monitor shipment schedules and track deliveries - escalate risks before they become problems
• Maintain accurate and complete export records

Production Follow-Up :

• Follow up on production schedules with the operations team to ensure timely execution
• Track order status across hubs and factory - flag delays to the Head of Operations immediately
• Coordinate quality check schedules and shipment readiness with the factory team
• Support costing, quotation preparation, and merchandising documents as required

What ASIX Offers

• A role with genuine ownership from Day 1 - not a junior assistant position
• Direct mentoring from Co-Founders Afsana (Managing Director) and Asif Iqbal
• A business being rebuilt for scale - the person who joins now grows with it
• Exposure to international buyers and global export operations

• 1 to 3 years

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing, Accounting, Management

• A graduate in Business, Textile Technology, or related field with strong English and exceptional organizational instincts. Eager to learn. Willing to be mentored intensively.

• Age At least 22 years

• Experienced profile : 1-3 years in export merchandising, buyer communication, or shipping documentation.
• Knows LC documentation, can write to international buyers independently, has handled freight coordination.
• Both profiles will be considered. What matters more than years of experience is:
• accuracy, accountability, and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
• Non-Negotiable Qualities :
• Strong written English as you will write to buyers in Europe, Japan, and India independently.
• Exceptional attention to detail - export documentation errors cost real money
• Accountability - when something is your responsibility, you own it completely
• Composure under pressure - international buyers are not always patient; deadlines are real
• Financial integrity - ASIX has zero tolerance for misconduct of any kind

Competitive salary with performance-linked growth

Send your CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) to Email. Subject line : Area Manager Application - [Your Name] In your cover letter, answer one question only: Describe a situation where you had to communicate something difficult - a delay, a mistake or bad news - to someone important. What did you say and what happened? Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Shortlisting is ongoing - apply early.

Send your CV to the given email istiaq@gaanchill.com