Business Development Manager (Fashion & Lifestyle)

As a talent management firm, our client is focused on providing holistic contingent workforce solutions in today’s market. Recognized for their pioneering applicant-focused approach and an award-winning culture, their expertise includes Staffing, Recruitment, and Workforce Solutions. Currently, they are looking to add a Business Development Manager (Fashion & Lifestyle) to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$60k – $70K plus commission 

Position Overview:

This Business Development Manager (Fashion & Lifestyle) is expected to leverage an existing contact base, network, and prospect for new staffing opportunities within the New York City area and consistently apply superior sales prowess to win competitive opportunities within the Fashion & Lifestyle space. The ideal candidate will be competitive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented. The best candidate will also be skilled at overcoming objections and resilient in the face of challenges.

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager (Fashion & Lifestyle):

• Build a portfolio of leads by leveraging existing contact base, networking, and warm/cold calling.
• Schedule and conduct consultative meetings with hiring managers and talent acquisition/HR teams.
• Convert leads to opportunities by articulating our capabilities and competitive differentiators according to unique client requirements.
• Develop pricing proposals and drive profitable margins achieved by way of strong negotiation skills.
• Meet sales performance metrics, expectations, and deliverables, as well as any other projects or tasks as directed by your manager.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with existing clients by ensuring we are providing best-in-class service.
• Generate sales leads and market new business through cold and warm calls, emails, and targeted marketing campaigns.

Required Experience/Skills for the Business Development Manager (Fashion & Lifestyle):

• Minimum of 2 – 4 years of new business development and experience in generating leads, building a pipeline, and closing new client partnerships, ideally within the fashion, retail, or lifestyle industries.
• Proven history of achieving sales quota.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage several prospects/proposals simultaneously in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Business Development Manager (Fashion & Lifestyle):

• Highly organized and detail-oriented. 
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience. 

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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