Business Unit Manager / Head, Footwear Mfg (Bogor)
Job Title: Business Unit Manager / Head
Job Location: Bogor, West Java
Reporting Line:
Reports directly to the Managing Director (Korean expatriate) and works closely with the Local President Director.
Role Overview
We are seeking a commercially driven Business Unit Manager / Head to lead business development initiatives for a leather footwear manufacturing company. This is an individual contributor role responsible for expanding the company’s international client network, developing strategic partnerships with global footwear brands, and generating new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with international footwear brands and buyers.
- Identify, approach, negotiate, and secure new business opportunities with overseas clients.
- Act as the primary liaison between the manufacturing facility and international footwear brands.
- Drive commercial negotiations and manage the end-to-end sales process.
- Build long-term partnerships to increase order volumes and expand the company’s global market presence.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are successfully delivered.
- Provide market insights and business strategies to support the company’s growth objectives.
Requirements
- Male, approximately 30-40 years old.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, commercial, sales, or key account management within the footwear or leather goods industry.
- Strong network with international footwear brands, buyers, or sourcing offices is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of acquiring new clients and generating business opportunities.
- Good understanding of leather footwear manufacturing, production processes, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable entertaining clients and building long-term business relationships.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English.
- Self-driven and able to work independently as an individual contributor.