Senior Executive - Business Development (Thulhiriya)

Senior Executive - Business Development (Thulhiriya)

Are you a seasoned professional in the apparel industry with a passion for business development and product innovation? Join our client's dynamic team as a Senior Executive - Business Development and contribute to growth and success in the manufacturing sector.

Key Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Management or Marketing.
• 3-4 years of work experience in the apparel industry, specifically within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in a similar capacity.
• Strong knowledge of flat knitting processes.
• Proficiency in product development and costing.
• Ability to analyze data effectively.
• Excellent report writing abilities.
• Strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential products or market segments with viable flat knit products.
• Perform consumer research to understand end-user expectations and preferences.
• Utilize effective tools to gather information and customer reviews.
• Collaborate closely with the Innovation Hub and other innovation teams to collect research materials.
• Collate information from consumer research and interviews to determine final product properties, price points, lifecycle, and other key elements.
• Develop phased project plans encompassing material and product development.
• Validate raw materials, fabrics, and products to ensure performance aligns with consumer and business requirements.
• Work with sample room planners to allocate capacity for concept development.
• Coordinate with the PDC tech team to ensure the successful execution of concepts.
• Lead development meetings with sample room representatives to obtain consumption details and standard minute values.
• Follow up to secure approvals necessary for risk analysis.
• Collaborate with designers to create marketing materials that support product sales to potential customers.
• Present and promote concepts to potential customers through internal value chains, new business development efforts, or product turnaround initiatives upon confirming product performance.
• Work closely with Value Chain leaders to gather information on new material requirements, focusing on seasonal trends and customer-driven innovations.
• Negotiate pricing terms and oversee costing, cost re-engineering, lead times, and minimum production quantities.
• Prepare costing sheets and coordinate with relevant parties to finalize costs, ensuring budgeted earnings are met.
• Address any deviations from standards in consultation with the Manager.

If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact in the team, we would love to hear from you!