Business Development Manager

Company Description AIDAN GLOBAL specializes in premium custom sportswear that combines high performance with timeless design for athletes and teams worldwide. The company focuses on tailored apparel solutions, from custom jerseys to bulk orders and event-specific designs, ensuring each team’s unique identity is reflected. Products are made from advanced fabrics, including moisture-wicking, UV-protective, and antibacterial materials, to maximize comfort and durability. With fast, reliable global shipping, AIDAN GLOBAL delivers top-tier sportswear efficiently to customers around the world. The company also maintains a respectful, inclusive online presence, encouraging courteous engagement and strictly moderating against discriminatory, abusive, or misleading content.Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kollam. This role is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with teams, clubs, event organizers, and distributors, and expanding AIDAN GLOBAL’s market presence. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and outreach, conducting sales presentations and product demonstrations, preparing proposals and quotations, and negotiating contracts in line with company guidelines. The Business Development Manager will collaborate with marketing and production teams to align offerings with client needs, track sales performance and pipeline metrics, and provide regular reports and forecasts to leadership. The role also involves attending relevant events or meetings, gathering customer feedback, and contributing ideas to improve products, services, and customer experience.Qualifications Business development and sales skills, including lead generation, relationship management, and negotiation abilities.Experience in account management and client servicing, preferably within apparel, sportswear, or related industries.Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels.Analytical and planning skills, including market research, opportunity analysis, and sales forecasting.Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, design, and operations to deliver tailored solutions.Proficiency with CRM tools and basic office software (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, email).Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.Proven track record in meeting or exceeding sales or business development targets.Interest in sports, athletics, or performance apparel is highly beneficial.Commitment to non-discriminatory, respectful professional conduct in line with company values.