Business Development Manager

Company Description

YDEL is a multidisciplinary apparel and e-commerce company specializing in the creation, development, and scaling of brands, with a focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability. The company excels in designing, sourcing, and building complete product portfolios, from raw materials to fully realized identities. With expertise spanning fashion, accessories, and streetwear, YDEL provides end-to-end solutions through design thinking, production, logistics, and media innovation. By simplifying processes from concept to customer, YDEL empowers brands to strengthen their core business and achieve results efficiently. The company is dedicated to delivering sustainable and technology-driven solutions to elevate brands in a competitive marketplace.

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager at YEDL plays a key role in expanding our apparel, e-commerce, and brand-building ecosystem. This position focuses on identifying new business opportunities, strengthening partnerships, driving revenue growth, and supporting the development of YEDL's in-house brands, third-party collaborations, and creative services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market & Opportunity Development

2. Identify new business opportunities across apparel, e-commerce, wholesale, and private-label segments.

3. Conduct market research to understand trends, customer behavior, and competitor movements.
4. Explore potential partnerships with influencers, creators, retailers, and manufacturing units.

2. Sales & Revenue Growth

• Drive sales pipelines for B2B, wholesale, and service-based clients.
• Achieve monthly/quarterly sales targets by converting leads into active partners.
• Pitch YEDL services such as design, sourcing, branding, automation, and e-commerce solutions.

3. Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships.
• Act as the primary contact for brand partners, vendors, and collaborators.
• Ensure smooth onboarding, communication, and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

4. Brand & Project Coordination

• Coordinate with internal teams (Design, R&D, Sourcing, Logistics, E-commerce) to deliver client requirements.
• Support the launch of new brands, capsules, drops, and collaborations.
• Ensure timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.

5. Strategic Planning

• Develop strategies to expand YEDL's footprint in the apparel & streetwear ecosystem.
• Propose new verticals, services, and market-entry opportunities.
• Support founder-level planning and business scaling initiatives.

6. Vendor & Partner Network Expansion

• Build networks with factories, suppliers, printers, logistics partners, and retailers.
• Negotiate pricing, timelines, and contracts to support YEDL operations.
• Maintain updated databases for all partners.

7. Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Prepare weekly and monthly business development reports.
• Track KPIs such as lead conversions, revenue, pipeline growth, and client performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve processes and profitability.

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing teams to create pitch decks, proposals, and brand presentations.
• Support product launches on SKRIM and other platforms.
• Assist with photoshoots, campaigns, exhibitions, or events when required.

Skill Requirements

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of fashion, apparel production, e-commerce, and brand development.
• Ability to multitask, coordinate teams, and handle fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with basic understanding of sales metrics and strategy.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Excel, and business documentation.