TB | Business Development Associate Job Posting

About Us: ThreadBeast is an exclusive men’s streetwear clothing subscription service that delivers a package of the latest streetwear items to your doorstep once a month.

We are seeking a passionate and driven Business Development Associate to support the Head of Business Development and CEO in the continued formulation and execution of the growth strategy for ThreadBeast. This role requires strategic and analytical thinking, business development, collaboration, communication, creativity and multi-tasking skills. A successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to collaborate across a diverse range of parties, including ThreadBeast’s management and multiple teams internally. In this role you will:

• Report and work directly under the Head of Business Development and CEO

• Assist in sourcing new supply channels and partnerships for various business initiatives while maintaining current supplier relationships

• Develop, negotiate and close sophisticated deals with businesses and individuals and document the same

• Manage junior business development associates to ensure business goals and targets are achieved

• Review and analyze the effectiveness of our tools and business to develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems

• Brainstorm, formulate and construct new ways for brands to utilize our platform to fulfill the needs of everyone, while maintaining current relationships

• Develop business development goals for the team and ensuring they are met

• Train personnel and helping team members develop their skills

• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments

• Locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities

• Screen potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities

• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new initiatives with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.

• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• Create a rich set of insights about our partnerships, using a range of quantitative and qualitative approaches

• Prepare enticing business presentation decks for brands and business partnerships using PowerPoint and Keynote software

• Assist in the sourcing and management of new business lines, from idea generation, market research, process formulation, control, and analysis

We are looking for:

A world-class rockstar with an entrepreneurial mindset.  Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a challenging analytical role, preferably in business development, management consulting, or corporate strategy

The ideal candidate for this role will have a blend of technical and business experience with a strong background in business development and relationship nurturing

Strong analytical skills; ability to identify problems, research issues, and provide options for resolution to the team

Strong oral and written communication skills

Capacity for creative and innovative thinking for business development

Address problems with a positive, creative, collaborative approach, always keeping the user experience and company’s reputation in mind

Mastery in all Google Docs & MS Excel

Passion for clothing a plus but not mandatory

Benefits and perks:

Join the early team and work closely with founders on all aspects of the company

Company functions like a start up and all team members have a start up mentality

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Significant opportunity to grow within the company

Please send all resumes and cover letters to [email protected]