Assistant Vice President Business Development (Strategic Sourcing)

As an Assistant Vice President of Business Development at Handelnine Global, you will be a key player in expanding the company's global reach through innovative sourcing strategies and strategic partnerships. Your role will involve developing and managing relationships with brands, manufacturers, and distributors across various product categories, as well as structuring creative partnerships that align with the company's tech-driven supply model. Collaboration with internal teams will be crucial as you work to align sourcing efforts with channel strategies and category expansions. Your ability to identify opportunities based on real-time data, customer behavior, and global trends will contribute directly to the growth and expansion of the company's global initiative. Additionally, you will act as a connector across cross-functional teams, including operations, sourcing, product, and marketing. To excel in this role, you should have 8-12 years of experience in business development, sourcing, category management, or partnerships. Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-paced, growth-stage environment is essential, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Experience with international supply chains, marketplaces, or retail ecosystems would be advantageous. As a self-starter who thrives with ownership and minimal supervision, you should be a collaborative operator capable of balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.,