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Business Developer NY

Arlettie · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$80,000-$100,000/yr
Job type:
Contract

About us
Avant-garde and unique, Arlettie has been captivating audiences with its "event" sales for over 20 years. By creating exceptional experiences, Arlettie has established itself as a European leader in organizing unique private sales both in showrooms and online. Our spaces in Paris, London, Milan, and now New York, host the biggest names in luxury. Every week, Arlettie showrooms transform to showcase prestigious fashion, jewelry, leather goods, and accessories houses.

With the launch of an e-shop, Arlettie has expanded its showroom network, bringing the joys of modern shopping to a wider audience. With a customer base of over 300,000 members, Arlettie curates an exclusive sales calendar, offering a unique shopping experience to our community.

Job description
As part of our expansion, we are seeking a Senior Business Developer for our opening in New York.

The goal of the Senior Business Developer is to acquire new brand partners, under the responsibility and in close collaboration with the New York Country Manager.

Responsibilities

Updating a carefully selected list of prospects on a daily basis

Identifying and qualifying key figures and decision-makers

Defining a tailored approach for each potential partner

Reaching out with determination, tact, courtesy, and perseverance (Arlettie's DNA)

Securing meetings with the right decision-makers

Drafting sales arguments and presenting various possible scenarios after the initial meeting

Writing detailed reports after each meeting, including summaries and customized proposals

Managing the relationship through to the finalization of the sale and the signing of the contract

Regularly and rigorously informing Arlettie's management of the progress of the process

To carry out these tasks, you will maintain constant monitoring of these ecosystems, analyzing trends and developments, understanding the structure and organization of target brands, and grasping their strategic challenges in order to respond to them with a partnership with Arlettie.

Profile required
Graduated from a business school, you have between 3 and 6 years of experience in a similar role and in sales within the Luxury, Fashion, or Lifestyle sectors.

A strong passion for sales and prospecting, with a consistent results-driven mindset

A deep sensitivity to the Luxury and Fashion sectors, enabling you to develop smart strategies for each brand

The ability to organize and prioritize tasks independently

A continuous commitment to excellence

Empathy, enthusiasm, active listening skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with prospects

Perfect command of spoken and written English

The ability to work fluently in spoken and written French would be a plus

Compensation
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Showroom location: NYC/Flatiron District

Benefits
Medical insurance, 401K, Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Paid Time Off, commission/bonus system.

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