Business Development

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESJob Scope Summary: Manage assigned fashion brands to achieve business targets and proactively source new fashion brands with strong potential for the Thai market.Responsibilities:Identify and evaluate new fashion brands, emerging labels and international principals with potential in Thailand.Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, competitors, price positioning and retail channels to support brand acquisition decisions.Prepare business cases and feasibility for potential brands, including positioning, target customer, sales forecast, margin, investment and launch feasibility.Approach, negotiate and build relationships with brand principals, suppliers, landlords, department stores and business partners.Plan and execute brand strategy, launch plans, pricing, promotions and markdown actions with cross-functional teams.Negotiate commercial terms and distribution agreements, and prepare, review, and finalize contracts through to execution.Coordinate with Retail Operations, Merchandising, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain and Store teams.Perform other duties as assigned by superior.Person Specification:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Business, Retail Management or related fields.Minimum 5 years of experience in Brand Management, Fashion Retail, Merchandising, Business Development, Buying or Commercial roles.Experience in fashion brand sourcing, new brand acquisition, principal management or retail expansion is highly preferred.Strong understanding of fashion trends, Thai consumer behavior, retail channels and competitive landscape.Able to identify brands with market potential and turn insights into business cases, launch plans and commercial recommendations.Strong analytical skills with good knowledge of sales, margin, inventory, pricing, promotion and data analysis.Good negotiation, presentation, communication and relationship management skills.Strategic, creative, result-oriented and able to work well with cross-functional teams.Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.Able to travel domestically and internationally when required.Excellent communication in Thai and English.Computer literacy in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.