Apparel Designer & Sales Manager - Europe

Bestop Enterprise Limited; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in fashion design and manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to spearhead its design and sales strategy across Europe. The role combines hands-on creative input with B2B sales development, requiring a strong background in fashion and proven experience with European retailers. Join a collaborative team and help drive significant growth in key markets.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in fashion design and B2B sales.
• Proven track record with European fashion retailers.
• Portfolio required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead seasonal trend research and product development.
• Develop strategic sales plans for European markets.
• Monitor market trends and provide feedback for product design.

Conocimientos

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge of European fashion retail buying cycles

Confident negotiator

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Business, Textiles

Herramientas

PLM software

Descripción del empleo

Bestop Enterprise Limited started as a Far East support office handling sourcing, purchasing, production, and quality control operations for our Germany-based office. We began as a design-driven importer and later transitioned into a textile manufacturing company with offices in Dusseldorf, Hong Kong, Suzhou & Dhaka and operations in Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Today, we are a one-stop destination and a trusted manufacturing partner for some of the biggest clothing and fashion brands worldwide, catering to all their design, sourcing, procurement, and production needs.

Job Description :

Position: Managing Director

Role Overview :

We are seeking a dynamic, commercially savvy Designer & Sales Manager to lead the creative and sales strategy for our fashion trading business, with a strong focus on penetrating and expanding relationships with fashion retailers across European markets. This hybrid role combines hands-on trend-led design input with strategic B2B sales development, working closely with buyers, retailers, and manufacturing partners to deliver commercially successful product ranges tailored to each market.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Design & Product Development : Lead seasonal trend research, mood boards, and product development aligned with buyer needs and regional market preferences. Translate retailer briefs into viable fashion collections that balance trend, margin, and production feasibility. Collaborate with our offices in China and Bangladesh to ensure design integrity, quality standards, and on-time delivery. Maintain an agile design approach that can support private label, white label, and exclusive capsule collections.
2. Sales & Market Expansion : Develop and execute a strategic sales plan focused on onboarding new fashion retailers across European territories. Build and maintain strong relationships with retail buyers, merchandisers, and category managers. Attend trade shows, showroom meetings, and customer visits to present collections and secure orders. Negotiate pricing, terms, and order volumes in line with margin targets and customer expectations.
3. Market & Business Intelligence : Monitor market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity across Europe. Provide actionable feedback to guide product design, pricing, and positioning strategies. Work with internal stakeholders to align supply chain, logistics, and production with customer demand and deadlines.

Reporting & KPIs :

Deliver monthly sales reports, forecasts, and customer insights to the senior management team. Meet quarterly targets for new account acquisition, sales growth, and margin contribution.

Key Objectives :

1. Secure at least 2 new retail accounts in Europe within the first 6–9 months.
2. Drive YoY sales growth of 50%+ in key European markets through strategic outreach and tailored collections.
3. Launch six regionally relevant capsule collections per season with high sell-through rates and minimal returns.
4. Ensure 90%+ design accuracy and buyer satisfaction through streamlined sampling and feedback loops.
5. Position the company as a preferred sourcing partner for trend-forward, commercially viable fashion products.
6. Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers across fashion retail chains, boutiques, and e-commerce platforms.
7. Achieve >95% on-time delivery and product compliance through strong coordination with suppliers.
8. Implement a digital sales and design presentation strategy (e.g., line sheets, 3D samples) to enhance speed and conversion.

Key Qualifications & Requirements :

1. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Business, Textiles, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in fashion design, product development, and B2B sales. Proven track record with European fashion retailers, especially in Spain, France, Germany. Portfolio required.
2. Skills & Attributes: Bilingual or fluent in English and Spanish; French or German is a plus. Strong knowledge of European fashion retail buying cycles and market behaviors. Confident negotiator and presenter, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and PLM or similar software. Willing to travel across Europe frequently.

Benefits :

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Opportunities for career growth within a progressive apparel vendor. Collaborative and inclusive work environment emphasizing creativity, teamwork, and innovation.

Join our passionate team and play a pivotal role in driving our fashion apparel business across Europe. If you have a passion for fashion, a strategic mindset, and a proven sales and marketing ability, apply now by sending your resume.