Business Development Manager

Company: Client of Hiring Tag

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai

Employment: Full-time, work from office

Experience: 5–8 years

Annual CTC: ₹3–6 LPA

Travel: Approximately 7–10 days per month

Role overview

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with relevant textile/apparel industry experience to drive client acquisition, generate business opportunities and achieve sales targets. The role requires strong industry knowledge, client relationship management and regular business travel.

Key responsibilities

- Identify and acquire new clients within the textile and apparel industry.
- Generate qualified leads through market research, networking, referrals, industry events and client visits.
- Develop and execute sales and marketing plans to grow revenue and expand market reach.
- Understand client requirements, present suitable offerings, prepare proposals and negotiate commercial terms.
- Manage the sales process from initial enquiry and follow-up through negotiation and order closure.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with new and existing clients to generate repeat business.
- Maintain an updated sales pipeline, track opportunities and provide sales forecasts.
- Prepare regular reports on client meetings, leads, conversions, sales performance and market developments.
- Coordinate with sourcing, merchandising and production teams to ensure client commitments are met.




- Travel for approximately 7–10 days per month to meet clients and develop business.

Mandatory qualifications and experience
- Degree or diploma in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering, Apparel/Fashion Management, Production or another relevant textile discipline.
- 5–8 years of business development, sales or marketing experience in the textile/apparel industry.
- Proven experience in client acquisition, lead generation, sales conversion and account management.
- Sound understanding of textile/apparel products, buyer requirements and industry practices.
- Strong communication skills in English, Hindi and the applicable local language.
- Strong presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, sales reporting and CRM/pipeline management.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of targets and travel as required.

Only candidates with both relevant textile/apparel industry experience and a textile-related qualification should apply. Candidates from Tier 2/3 colleges are welcome. Immediate joiners will be preferred. Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- State your textile-related degree/diploma, institute and year.

Experience:
- textile/apparel B2B sales: 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 HiringTag
📍 Mumbai