Senior Business Development Specialist

Shein
Los Angeles, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior business development professionals with a strategic mindset who thrive in fast-paced environments and have experience in e-commerce and tech.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in e-commerce and a track record of building strategic partnerships
    — “foster strategic partnerships through innovative and forward-thinking approaches
  • Individuals who have driven growth in start-up environments within the fashion or lifestyle industry
    — “drive the growth of our start-up SHEIN Marketplace business
  • Professionals adept at cross-functional collaboration and agile decision-making
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate innovative solutions

Things to consider

  • The role likely demands a high level of adaptability and continuous learning due to the fast-paced nature of the company
    — “fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
  • Candidates must be prepared to meet aggressive revenue targets and negotiate complex deals
    — “Exceed business development targets by designing strategic and creative sales plans

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of market research that led to new business opportunities
    — “Conduct thorough market research to identify e-commerce trends
  • Emphasize experience in developing new business models or identifying market gaps
    — “generate innovative solutions and develop new business models
  • Showcase a history of negotiating complex deals or managing high-value partnerships
    — “negotiating complex deals to secure profitable partnerships
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • identified new markets
  • secured strategic partnerships
Typical background
business developmentsales

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic PlanningMarket ResearchPartnership DevelopmentSales

Preferred

InnovationCreativity

About the role

Original posting from Shein via Greenhouse

About SHEIN 

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry. 

Position Summary 

We're seeking a full-time Senior Business Development Specialist (official title: Senior Business Development Specialist I) for our Los Angeles based corporate office to drive the growth of our start-up SHEIN Marketplace business. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and fostering strategic partnerships through innovative and forward-thinking approaches. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and is passionate about making a meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement creative strategies to identify and penetrate new markets, leveraging market trends, e-commerce seller insights, and competitive analysis to drive business growth.

Innovative Solutions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate innovative solutions and develop new business models for SHEIN Marketplace that address market gaps, staying ahead of the competition and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to identify e-commerce trends, seller needs, and potential areas for business development, providing valuable insights to shape our product and service offerings.

Partnership Development: Identify, evaluate, and forge strategic alliances and partnerships that align with our company's objectives, opening new avenues for revenue generation and market expansion.

Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, including sizable e-commerce sellers, industry influencers, and strategic partners, to enhance our brand reputation and drive business growth.

Sales and Negotiation: Exceed business development targets by designing strategic and creative sales plans, participating in client presentations, and negotiating complex deals to secure profitable partnerships and achieve revenue targets.

Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze business development activities, market trends, and competitor strategies to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize our business development efforts.

Job Requirements

Creativity and Innovation: Demonstrated ability to think outside the box, generate creative ideas, and develop innovative business development solutions to complex business challenges.

Analytical Mindset: Strong sales analytical skills with the ability to interpret e-commerce market data, identify trends, and leverage insights to make informed business decisions.

Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of building and maintaining successful partnerships and stakeholder relationships.

Results-driven: Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a passion for exceeding sales targets and driving tangible business outcomes.

Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, with the ability to quickly adapt to new challenges and embrace continuous learning.

Nice to have

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, psychology or a related field 

Business Development Experience: 2-5 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a similar role in e-commerce and tech industry

Benefits and Perks 

Commission eligible

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) 

Health Savings Account with Employer Funding 

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care) 

Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance 

Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 

Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident) 

Employee Assistance Program 

Business Travel Accident Insurance 

401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor  

Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days   

Employee discounts 

Free weekly catered lunch 

Dog-friendly office (available at select locations) 

Free gym access (available at select locations) 

Free swag giveaways 

Annual Holiday Party 

Invitations to pop-ups and other company events 

Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages  

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Pay Range$92,000—$110,000 USD

Source: Shein careers (Greenhouse)

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