Business Development Specialist

About the role

The Business Development Specialist will drive new revenue streams and strategic partnerships for the organisation, focusing on the fashion, luxury retail and jewellery sectors. This role combines market research, contract management and talent pipeline development to support growth objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships and revenue streams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, brands, providers and corporate clients.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements, MOUs and service contracts.
• Prepare professional business proposals, presentations and partnership offers tailored to client requirements.
• Lead business development initiatives from prospecting through contract execution.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of projects and partnership commitments.
• Support recruitment, screening and onboarding of trainees for fashion and jewellery programmes.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines through educational institutions, training centres and industry networks.
• Monitor project performance and prepare business reports, forecasts and recommendations for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Law or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, partnership management or commercial operations.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation and commercial documentation.
• Experience in proposal writing and preparing professional business presentations.
• Familiarity with the fashion, luxury retail or jewellery sectors is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.