Laundry Sales Manager / Business Development Manager

Star Fades International - SFI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial laundry services provider in Los Angeles seeks a motivated Laundry Sales Manager. The role involves developing client relationships and expanding business within the apparel and denim industry. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in apparel sales or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position also requires occasional travel for client visits and trade shows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in apparel sales or garment laundry.
• Existing relationships with apparel brands preferred.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new brand partnerships.
• Generate new laundry development programs.
• Support overall revenue growth in the division.

Skills

Apparel sales

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

Spanish

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and relationship-driven professional to help grow our commercial laundry business. The Laundry Sales Manager will focus on developing new client relationships, identifying business opportunities, and expanding our presence within the apparel and denim industry. This role works closely with brand partners as well as internal development and production teams to help turn development projects into long-term production programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new brand partnerships within the apparel and denim industry.
• Generate new laundry development and production programs.
• Convert development and sampling projects into long-term production orders.
• Build strong relationships with brand partners, sourcing teams, and product development teams.
• Support the company’s overall revenue growth within the commercial laundry division.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with apparel brands, denim companies, and fashion labels.
• Present the company’s laundry capabilities and services to potential clients.
• Develop strategic partnerships that generate new production programs.
• Work closely with internal development teams to coordinate sampling and wash development.
• Follow up on development projects to convert samples into bulk production.
• Support pricing discussions and commercial negotiations with clients.
• Represent the company in client meetings, industry events, and trade shows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in apparel sales, garment laundry, denim production, or textile business development.
• Existing relationships with apparel brands, sourcing offices, or product development teams preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including development, production, and logistics.
• Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of new client accounts developed.
• Revenue generated from new laundry programs.
• Conversion of sampling and development projects into production.
• Growth of long-term brand partnerships.

Work Location

Reporting To

Operations Director / Commercial Director

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel may be required for client visits, brand meetings, production follow-ups, trade shows, and other business development opportunities.

About the Company

Star Fades International / National Jean Company is a full-service apparel development and production company specializing in garment development, denim processing, and commercial laundry services. We partner with fashion brands, denim labels, and apparel companies to deliver high-quality washing, finishing, and garment development solutions.