Business Development Manager

Open to candidates based in NY, LA, Chicago, Philadelphia & nearby regions.

Artextile International - a renowned international distributor of high-quality fabrics, takes "We take care of all your fabric needs" as its mission. With roots since 1966, it has become the best choice for thousands of professional customers worldwide after two generations of hard work. In the past 50+ years, we have experienced the better of the times, from the rapid rise of Hong Kong to the financial turmoil of 1997 and 2008, from SARS in 2003 to COVID-19 in 2020, despite the ups and downs, we have been growing stably and healthily.

This stems from our philosophy to Stay Focused and Grow. We have been dedicated and professional in fabric for over 50 years and thus won the trust of customers. At the same time, we continue to make progress, expanding from local customers in Hong Kong to Mainland China and American markets, and continue to enter the global market. We must always stay true to our original intention.

Achieve the company’s monthly sales target by acquiring new sales opportunities and enhancing existing customers’ base. Develop new business opportunities.

Open to candidates based in NY, LA, Chicago, Philadelphia & nearby regions.

• Generate and qualify new sales leads through proactive outbound prospecting (cold calling, emailing, social media engagement);
• Create a sales process from initial outreach to closing and account management;
• Focus on taking care of English-speaking markets;
• Build and maintain positive business relationships with new and existing customers;
• Prepare sales quotation and regular report;
• Work on sales promotion and sales strategy planning;
• Work cross-functionally with other teams including Marketing, Customer Service, and Procurement.

• Degree holder or above in Business, Sales and Marketing Management;
• Minimum 3+ years working experience in retail sales. Preferable key account management and sales;

• Passionate in retail or service-oriented industry;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client relations skills, customer oriented, well organised, self-motivated, outgoing, positive personality, willing to take challenges, and able to work independently;
• High adaptability and ability to work in cross functional capacity;
• Client centric and proactive;
• Good team player with high levels of motivation, able to work under pressure;
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership;
• Proficient in using MS Word, Excel v-look up and Power Point;
• Proficiency in English is a must. Preference to have English as your first or native language or have lived in an English speaking nation for a period of time;
• Immediate Available is highly preferred.