Business Development Associate

CLO Virtual FashionMunich, BavariaOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

This includes but is not limited to:

- Supporting client relationship management by maintaining communication, gathering feedback on unmet needs, and serving as a trusted contact to introduce new solutions and products.

- Contributing to business expansion by identifying and engaging small and mid-sized companies across the apparel and adjacent industries

- Underpinning business expansion by delivering market research on industry trends, competitor landscapes, and emerging sectors to pinpoint high-potential clients

- Bolstering brand presence and network growth by delivering tailored client presentations, representing CLO at industry events with the Munich team, and helping coordinate strategic exhibitions and conferences

- Supporting the Business Development team by drafting pitch decks, presentations and proposals

- Maintaining accurate CRM records and performance reports, and providing operational support to the Business Development team to facilitate smooth sales processes and successful closings.

- Partnering with the Business Development and legal teams on complex enterprise deals, assisting with discovery, solution scoping, and stakeholder management

What we are looking for

- Minimum 1-3 years of full-time professional work experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Account Management, or a corporate client-facing role

- Background in a fast-paced SaaS/startup environment, tech sector, or the apparel industry is highly preferred.

- Must speak English; additional languages are valuable

- Profound understanding of a product life cycle and the ecosystems surrounding it

- Professional and proactive work ethic to lead projects to completion

- Customer-focused communication skills

- Critical thinking and creative strategizing

- Dynamic presentation skills

- Team-driven and open-minded

- Tech-savvy with a passion for emerging technology

- Willingness to travel

- Must be a European citizen or have a valid and independent working visa for Germany. (CLO does not sponsor visa)

Benefits

- Refresh month after every 5 years of employment in the company

- 1 week extra holidays between Christmas and new years

- Company Pension Scheme

- Deutschland Ticket

- Partial Gym Membership Support (Urban Sports Club)

- International + modern working environment

- Young and fast growing team

- Start Up mentality

- Room for growth

- Flexible working hours