Manager - Business Development

Apparel Group
Riyadh
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Business Development & PartnershipsExperience: 3-6 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Communication","Relationship-building","Analytical thinking","Project management"]

A results-driven Business Development Manager responsible for driving brand acquisition and partnerships for the platform in Saudi Arabia. You will identify, onboard, and manage fashion, beauty, and baby brands (local and international), negotiate commercial terms, and collaborate with merchandising, marketing, operations, and finance to accelerate category growth and brand onboarding in the KSA e-commerce market.

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Apparel Group
Apparel Group
9 months ago

Manager - Business Development

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Job Summary

A results-driven Business Development Manager responsible for driving brand acquisition and partnerships for the platform in Saudi Arabia. You will identify, onboard, and manage fashion, beauty, and baby brands (local and international), negotiate commercial terms, and collaborate with merchandising, marketing, operations, and finance to accelerate category growth and brand onboarding in the KSA e-commerce market.
Location: Riyadh
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Development & Partnerships
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Identify and onboard new fashion, beauty, and baby brands (local & international).
  • •Develop and execute strategic brand acquisition plans to meet category growth targets.
  • •Build and maintain strong relationships with brand owners, distributors, and retailers in the Saudi market.
  • •Negotiate commercial terms, including commission rates, marketing contributions, and partnership models.
  • •Collaborate with internal teams (merchandising, marketing, operations, and finance) to ensure smooth onboarding and launch of new brands.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • •3-6 years of experience in Business Development or Category Management, preferably in e-commerce (fashion, beauty, or lifestyle)
  • •Previous experience with Namshi, Noon, Trendyol, Amazon, or local KSA e-commerce platforms will be highly preferred
  • •Strong negotiation and communication skills (both English & Arabic)
  • •Excellent Excel and reporting skills
Experience:3-6 yearsE-commerceFashionBeautyLifestyleKSA
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationCommunicationRelationship-buildingAnalytical thinkingProject management
Languages:EnglishArabic
Tech Stack:ExcelE-commerce platforms

Company Brief

Apparel Group
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate operating a portfolio of international and homegrown brands across store and online channels, managing franchising, wholesale and retail operations across the Middle East, Asia and beyond.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1996
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