Job Description – Business Development Executive (BDE)
Designation: Business Development Executive (BDE)
Department: Business Development / Sales
Industry: Garments / Apparel Manufacturing
Location: [Location]
Experience: 1–4 years in B2B sales/business development, preferably in garments/apparel/textiles
Job Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and target-oriented Business Development Executive to identify new business opportunities, acquire clients, generate garment manufacturing orders, and build long-term relationships with customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new B2B clients, brands, retailers, wholesalers, and corporate customers.
- Generate leads through market research, cold calling, email, networking, and online platforms.
- Understand customer requirements related to garment manufacturing, sampling, pricing, quality, and delivery.
- Coordinate with the Production, Merchandising, Design, Sampling, and Quality teams to meet customer requirements.
- Prepare and share quotations, costing, proposals, and product information with clients.
- Follow up on enquiries, samples, quotations, and orders until closure.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
- Conduct market visits and identify new business opportunities.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and other commercial requirements within company guidelines.
- Achieve monthly and annual sales/business development targets.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, enquiries, and sales pipeline.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements.
- Ensure timely communication with clients regarding order status and delivery schedules.
- Prepare regular sales and business development reports for management.
Required Skills:
- Good knowledge of garment/apparel manufacturing and B2B sales.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Good client relationship management skills.
- Ability to generate and convert leads.
- Target-oriented and proactive approach.
- Good presentation and follow-up skills.
- Basic knowledge of MS Office/Excel and CRM tools.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings and business development activities.
Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion/Textiles, or a related field preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- New client acquisition
- Number and value of new orders
- Lead-to-order conversion
- Monthly/annual sales achievement
- Customer retention
- Sales pipeline development
- Timely follow-up and reporting
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
