International Business Development Manager

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About the Role

International Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies to expand the brand’s wholesale presence in the

  Middle East

• Identify new clients, buyers, boutiques, retail groups, and distributors for designer clothing
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with international partners
• Promote and sell the brand’s

  own-label designer clothing

  to international wholesale clients
• Conduct market research on Middle Eastern fashion trends, pricing, and competitor landscape
• Manage export documentation, order processing, and coordination with production teams
• Attend international fashion exhibitions, buyer meetings, and trade shows
• Achieve revenue targets through regular follow-ups, presentations, and negotiations
• Generate reports on business performance, client feedback, and market opportunities
• Work closely with design and merchandising teams to develop region-appropriate collections

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Mandatory:

  Experience in

  International Business Development

  in the

  Middle East

• Experience in

  designer wear, luxury clothing, fashion export, or multi-designer houses

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Good understanding of international wholesale processes and export operations
• Established network of buyers, retailers, or distributors in the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, travel internationally, and manage client relationships
• Fashion industry knowledge is essential

Education:

• Degree in Business, Fashion Management, International Trade, or related field (preferred)

Experience:

• 4–8 years of relevant international business development experience

Who Should Apply?

Candidates who:

• Have proven Middle East B2B business development experience
• Understand designer wear + export operations
• Are confident in building wholesale networks for a fashion brand
• Can help scale the brand’s presence in international markets