Director of Business Development

Do you thrive on expanding market presence and growing sales and revenues? Do you want to work with a beloved and growing apparel brand? This is your chance to step into a pivotal role and truly make an impact. We're looking for a seasoned leader with a proven track record in apparel sales to take the reins and directly shape the future growth of our beloved brands.

As the Director of Business Development , you will be instrumental in charting our path forward, leveraging your extensive experience in the apparel and fashion industry to forge new wholesale partnerships and expand our reach across the U.S. Beyond traditional sales, you'll be instrumental in boosting our market presence as a brand ambassador, shaping our future with your market strategy, and directly contributing to our bottom line as a key architect of our success. If you're ready to lead initiatives and have your expertise directly translate into monumental company growth, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Director of Business Development – Your Job Duties:

In this newly developed role you will be instrumental in driving our brands to new heights of sales and expanding our market reach, with a strong focus on brand building.

You Will:

• Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to achieve ambitious sales targets
• Be responsible for identifying and pursuing new wholesale partnerships across the U.S.
• seeking out new sales channels, customer segments, and geographic markets within the country, focusing primarily traditional retail
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify prevailing trends, emerging opportunities, and potential threats within the marketplace
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings worldwide
• Partner directly with the executive team to shape and drive long-term sales initiatives that are instrumental in achieving the company's growth goals
• Provide strategic feedback and recommend improvements on enhancing our appeal to large customers, encompassing product development, marketing reach, sales terms, and replenishment strategies
• Mentor the existing sales team

Director of Business Development – Required Skills, Experience & Personality Fit – You Have:

• Successful, progressive experience in business development and sales within the apparel, fashion, or lifestyle industry
• A deep Rolodex of contacts and relationships in the multi-chain, multi-location retail space
• A history of successfully identifying, negotiating, and closing significant business deals.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in US brand-building strategies and market entry.
• A strong understanding of the retail landscape, e-commerce trends, and consumer buying behaviors.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. You can build relationships with large and small retail chains alike
• The ability to think strategically, identify market opportunities, and develop actionable growth plans
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Willingness to travel for prospect meetings, key industry events and marketing functions

Director of Business Development - Compensation, Benefits, and Perks – For You:

• Base salary starting at $150,000 - $200,000 plus significant variable compensation tied to revenue and market growth
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid holidays, paid time off, supplemental life, supplemental insurances, and more (including a retail clothing discount and stipend!)
• This is an on-site role in Fort Worth, TX, where you will collaborate directly with the team in the office from Monday through Friday.
• You will have the autonomy to manage and schedule your own travel for all events, meetings, and trade shows