Business Development Manager

CLO Virtual Fashion

CLO Virtual Fashion provides 3D fashion simulation services based on its proprietary algorithm, covering concept design, product development, production, marketing, fitting, and styling. Established in 2009, CLO Virtual Fashion has built a digital fashion ecosystem based on its unique 3D simulation technology. The company offers 3D fashion design software CLO, Marvelous Designer, Jinny, and digital fashion platforms CLO-SET and CONNECT, achieving efficient and sustainable workflows in all aspects of fashion. Furthermore, these solutions enable interaction between physical and digital garments as part of CLO's system.

CLO Virtual Fashion, a global leader in the digital fashion market, has offices in 11 countries, including Asia, North America, Europe, and South America, and is expanding its business with numerous global customers.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager

We are seeking a Business Development Manager for 3D simulation software CLO Virtual Fashion, widely used by fashion brands, vendors, car seat sample manufacturers, furniture interior companies, and metaverse industries. The main mission of this position is to analyze and understand the trends in the Japanese domestic market, develop a strategy based on CLO Virtual Fashion's global experience and Japanese market characteristics, and provide our vision and products to customers, leading the introduction of 3D utilization processes.

Additionally, we will manage and support clients through project collaboration with teams, ultimately establishing a solid position for CLO Virtual Fashion's products and brand in the domestic market.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze the internal processes of current and potential customers and conduct proposals and consultations on 3D utilization
• Create and present client materials
• Manage the process of introducing 3D utilization and contract and sales management
• Provide continuous customer support through email, phone, and meetings regarding client proposal items
• Build CLO Virtual Fashion's vision and CLO-SET and CLO processes in a form suitable for the Japanese market
• Analyze trends in the domestic apparel industry and plan business
• Discover and establish relationships with new partners
• Plan and execute various events such as exhibitions and user summits

Qualifications:

• Experience participating in innovation of internal planning, production, and marketing processes in fashion companies
• More than 15 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing, and customer success
• Ability to listen to opinions from internal members and customers and think flexibly
• Ability to apply own experience appropriately and flexibly in new situations and company culture
• Recognition of the importance of communication, sharing situations and own opinions with the team, and conveying opinions based on empathy
• Ability to develop logical opinions based on empathy
• Ability to build trust relationships with those around them
• Ability to think broadly and develop vision-centered thinking

Plus, if you have:

• Long-term experience in managing product lifecycles and setting and operating necessary processes
• In-depth knowledge of fashion planning and production processes
• Experience working with various nationalities of team members in a global company