Business Development Specialist

Support business development initiatives across wholesale, international sales, and licensing Conduct market, competitive, and consumer research to identify growth opportunities Assist in developing presentations, financial analyses, and business cases for new initiatives Coordinate cross-functional projects with Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, and Legal teams Track and maintain project timelines, deliverables, and key milestones Support international distributor and partner relationships by preparing reports Assist with evaluating new market opportunities and potential strategic partnerships Help manage licensing opportunities, including partner outreach, research, documentation, and project coordination Analyze sales performance and business metrics to identify trends and opportunities Prepare executive summaries and presentations for leadership meetings Maintain business development databases, opportunity pipelines, and project documentation Perform additional analyses and special projects as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, International Business, or a related field 0–3 years of professional experience, including internships, preferably in business development, sales, consulting, merchandising, or related functions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational and project management abilities Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail Interest in wholesale, international business, licensing, and strategic growth initiatives Experience with retail, consumer products, fashion, or branded goods is preferred Familiarity with financial analysis and reporting Exposure to international business or licensing is a plus Core Competencies Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Capable of managing multiple projects and collaborating across teams to support business development initiatives in wholesale, international sales, and licensing. Highest-signal resume keywords Business Development Market Research Project Management Financial Analysis Communication Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Analytical Skills Financial Analysis Market Research Project Management Business Case Development Sales Performance Analysis Database Management Presentation Development Opportunity Pipeline Management Documentation Soft Skills Organizational Skills Problem-Solving Skills Team Collaboration Attention to Detail Positive Attitude Industry Keywords Wholesale International Business Licensing Consumer Products Retail Branded Goods Strategic Growth Initiatives Sales Merchandising Consulting Tools & Technologies Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor