B2B Sales Executive (Apparel, Textile)

We are looking for a proactive B2B Sales / Business Development professional to drive new business and grow our Softlines portfolio across testing, inspection, certification, auditing, training, sustainability, and supply chain solutions.

Job Description :

• Drive monthly & annual sales targets for the Softlines business.
• Develop new business through customer visits, networking, exhibitions, referrals, cold calling, LinkedIn prospecting & market research.
• Build and expand relationships with manufacturers, exporters, brands, retailers, buying offices, sourcing companies & supply chain partners.
• Grow existing accounts through cross-selling & up-selling.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting → quotation → negotiation → follow-up → closing.
• Understand customer needs and coordinate with technical teams to deliver suitable technical & commercial solutions.
• Monitor market trends, regulations and customer needs to identify new business opportunities.
• Work closely with laboratories, technical teams, customer service and international colleagues to ensure a strong customer experience.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, seminars and customer events.
  

Job requirements :

• 2+ years of B2B Sales / Business Development experience.
• Experience in TIC, textiles, apparel, footwear, consumer products, manufacturing, sourcing or retail is preferred.
• Proven track record in new customer acquisition & business growth.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation & relationship-building skills.
• Fluent English – written and spoken.
• Proactive, customer-focused and results-oriented with a strong hunter mindset.
• Willing to travel for customer meetings and business development activities.
  

Nice to have :

• Experience in Softlines, testing, certification, compliance or sustainability services.
• Existing network across manufacturers, brands, retailers, importers or TIC stakeholders.
• Chinese language skills are a strong advantage.
• Experience with international customers / MNCs.
• Knowledge of RSL, ZDHC, PFAS, ESG or Supply Chain Compliance.