Now Hiring - BYLT Basics - Business Development Manager in Irvine, CA

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POSITION SUMMARY We're looking for a results-driven and strategic Business Development Manager to join our team and lead efforts in expanding our market presence, building strong client relationships, and unlocking new revenue opportunities. This role requires a self-starter who can identify growth opportunities, build meaningful partnerships, and drive long-term value for the business. As the Business Development Manager, you'll collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to develop go-to-market strategies and win new business across key verticals. Ideal candidates will bring strong communication skills, a deep understanding of the sales cycle, and a passion for driving measurable growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and outbound prospecting. * Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified leads across target industries or accounts. * Develop and deliver compelling pitches, presentations, and proposals tailored to client needs. * Negotiate and close deals that align with company goals, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes. * Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with clients to support long-term growth and account expansion. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless onboarding and ongoing success for new partners or clients. * Track and report on sales metrics, pipeline status, and revenue forecasts using CRM tools. * Stay current on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategy and positioning PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. * 4-6 years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships (B2B or B2C, depending on industry). * Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth * Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. * Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales enablement tools. * Ability to think strategically while executing tactically. * Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively * Experience in [insert specific industry, e.g., fashion, SaaS, retail * Familiarity with brand partnerships, licensing, or wholesale channels * Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced environment * Data-driven decision maker with a growth mindset PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. BYLT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.