Business Development Associate

This includes but is not limited to: • Supporting client relationship management by maintaining communication, gathering feedback on unmet needs, and serving as a trusted contact to introduce new solutions and products.

• Contributing to business expansion by identifying and engaging small and mid-sized companies across the apparel and adjacent industries

• Underpinning business expansion by delivering market research on industry trends, competitor landscapes, and emerging sectors to pinpoint high-potential clients

• Bolstering brand presence and network growth by delivering tailored client presentations, representing CLO at industry events with the Munich team, and helping coordinate strategic exhibitions and conferences

• Supporting the Business Development team by drafting pitch decks, presentations and proposals

• Maintaining accurate CRM records and performance reports, and providing operational support to the Business Development team to facilitate smooth sales processes and successful closings.

• Partnering with the Business Development and legal teams on complex enterprise deals, assisting with discovery, solution scoping, and stakeholder management

What we are looking for • Minimum 1-3 years of full-time professional work experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Account Management, or a corporate client-facing role

• Background in a fast-paced SaaS/startup environment, tech sector, or the apparel industry is highly preferred. 

• Must speak English; additional languages are valuable

• Profound understanding of a product life cycle and the ecosystems surrounding it

• Professional and proactive work ethic to lead projects to completion

• Customer-focused communication skills

• Critical thinking and creative strategizing 

• Dynamic presentation skills

• Team-driven and open-minded

• Tech-savvy with a passion for emerging technology

• Willingness to travel

• Must be a European citizen or have a valid and independent working visa for Germany. (CLO does not sponsor visa)

Benefits • Refresh month after every 5 years of employment in the company

• 1 week extra holidays between Christmas and new years

• Company Pension Scheme

• Deutschland Ticket

• Partial Gym Membership Support (Urban Sports Club)

• International + modern working environment

• Young and fast growing team

• Start Up mentality

• Room for growth

• Flexible working hours