Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a passion for design, product innovation, and delivering solutions that bring concepts to life? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business that partners with leading retailers and brands to create and deliver quality apparel across multiple categories. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in driving new business opportunities while overseeing the design and development process end-to-end. Working closely with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, you’ll ensure projects run seamlessly from concept through to production, all while meeting deadlines, budget targets, and exceeding client expectations. Key Responsibilities Identify, secure, and manage new business opportunities across apparel categories. Partner with clients to understand their needs, presenting seasonal ranges and product solutions. Collaborate with design and development teams to create samples, seasonal forecasts, and costings. Manage vendor relationships, ensuring sourcing, development, and production align with quality and compliance guidelines. Oversee product development schedules, approvals, and bulk production deadlines in partnership with merchandisers. Deliver strong communication and service to clients at every stage of the process. Track performance, budgets, and reporting to support business growth and client satisfaction. About You We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a keen eye for product. You’ll bring: Proven success in business development within fashion, apparel, or related categories. Experience working across in-house trade businesses and ideally within design and product development. Strong vendor management and sourcing background, with the ability to deliver to cost and deadline. Excellent client-facing skills, with confidence in presenting collections and negotiating. A commercial mindset with the ability to balance creativity with profitability. Why Join? This is a rare chance to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking team where you’ll be empowered to shape client partnerships and play a hands-on role in the design and development process. If you’re looking for an opportunity to combine your sales drive with your product expertise, this role offers the perfect platform to make an impact.
