Fashion Business Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Li & Fung Full time

About the Role

The Fashion Business Development Specialist will be responsible for managing and developing business sales and profitability budgets through the initiation and development of new product ranges to meet commercial requirements. This involves ensuring continuity of business growth by satisfying customer needs.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • To develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer business requirements, plans, and strategies to identify opportunities for growth.
  • To manage costs within agreed budget levels, including travel, samples, and sample freight costs.
  • To drive market trends analysis, initiate, and develop new material and component development in line with market direction.
  • To negotiate prices and create costings for products that meet agreed targets.
  • To monitor and control operating costs within designated budget levels.
  • To communicate effectively with stakeholders, build relationships, and ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks.
  • To possess a thorough knowledge of basic design principles and B2B or B2C service level processes.
  • To effectively manage conflict and disagreements with confidence, ensuring expectations are managed and relationships are solidified.
  • To ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, such as H&S.
  • To contribute to the company's success by promoting an atmosphere of trust, fairness, cooperation, and teamwork.

We are looking for a Fashion Business Development Specialist who has:

  • A fashion background gained from within a similar environment.
  • The ability to demonstrate strength, confidence, agility, and determination in assuming control of related projects.
  • The ability to think laterally and quickly, ensuring process management and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrable organisation and time management skills.
  • A positive mental attitude, always willing to help.
  • The ability to work in a team or independently.
  • The ability to communicate effectively to all audiences.
  • Dexterity and agility.
  • Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
  • Patient, passionate, and willing to impart knowledge on others.

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per annum

This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team at Li & Fung. If you have the required skills and qualifications, please submit your application.



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