Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AOGU Apparel is a global apparel manufacturing partner specializing in casualwear, comfortwear, and activewear production. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and develop new brand partnerships across the U.S. market, focusing on building long-term collaborations with apparel companies.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop relationships with emerging and established apparel brands
- Build a pipeline of potential partners across categories such as: Casualwear, Activewear, Athleisure, Comfort-focused lifestyle apparel
- Conduct regular outreach and scheduled visits to brand offices, studios, and showrooms
- Present AOGU Apparel’s capabilities as a long-term manufacturing partner
- Actively visit potential clients based on research and collected brand leads
- Maintain a structured outreach schedule to maximize client acquisition
- Build trust with founders, product teams, and sourcing managers
- Represent the company at industry events, showrooms, and networking opportunities
- Understand key product details including: Fabric composition and performance, Fabric weight (GSM) and garment structure, Fit considerations and garment construction
- Engage with brand teams on product concepts and manufacturing feasibility
- Provide feedback internally on market trends and brand needs
- Work closely with the Director of Business Development to execute sales strategies
- Coordinate with design and development teams when introducing new client projects
- Ensure clear communication between clients and production teams
- Maintain ongoing communication with prospective and active clients
- Build long-term partnerships rather than one-time orders
- Support client onboarding and early-stage product discussions
Skills
- 3–8+ years of experience in apparel sales, sourcing, or business development
- Familiarity with the U.S. apparel brand landscape
- Experience interacting with brand founders, designers, or product teams
- Understanding of garment construction and fabric characteristics
- Familiarity with topics such as fabric weight (GSM), knit vs woven materials, comfort and performance fabrics
- Ability to discuss apparel products from both design and production perspectives
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Self-driven and comfortable with field-based business development
- Organized and disciplined in managing outreach and follow-ups
- Curious about fashion trends and brand development
- Passionate about the apparel industry and emerging brands
- Comfortable meeting new people and building relationships
- Interested in understanding both product design and manufacturing
- Motivated to help brands grow by providing reliable production solutions
- Excited to contribute to a growing U.S. team
Benefits
- Performance incentives
- Flexible work setup during the early expansion phase
- Opportunity to grow into senior business development or leadership roles
- Remote for the first 3–6 months
- Hybrid/on-site setup planned as the team grows
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