Position: Business Development Manager – Clothing Brand
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 per month
- Travel: Pan India (Extensive Travel Required)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and result-driven Business Development Manager to drive business growth for our clothing brand. The ideal candidate will be responsible for expanding the brand's market presence, developing new business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and increasing sales through distributors, retailers, multi-brand outlets, and corporate partnerships. The candidate should be willing to travel extensively across India.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across India.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, franchise partners, and corporate clients.
- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs, industry trends, and competitor activities.
- Expand dealer and distribution networks in new territories.
- Visit clients regularly to generate leads and close business deals.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with clients.
- Coordinate with merchandising, production, logistics, and marketing teams to ensure smooth order execution.
- Participate in trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events to promote the brand.
- Prepare sales forecasts, business development reports, and market analysis.
- Ensure timely collection of payments from customers.
- Represent the company professionally during business meetings and client visits.
Required Skills
- Strong business development and sales skills.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Good understanding of the apparel, fashion, or garment industry.
- Ability to identify market opportunities and convert leads into business.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM software.
- Self-motivated, target-oriented, and willing to travel extensively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Management, or a related field.
- MBA in Marketing or Sales is preferred.
Experience
- 3–7 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Channel Sales.
- Prior experience in the Clothing, Apparel, Fashion, Textile, or Garment Industry is mandatory.
- Experience managing trade shows, exhibitions, promotional campaigns, or brand events will be an added advantage.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person