Business Development Associate - #2744335

CLO Virtual Fashion is redefining the future of apparel through cutting-edge 3D clothing simulation technology—powering the entire fashion lifecycle from concept and design to production, marketing, fitting, and styling.

Since 2009, CLO has been building a dynamic digital fashion ecosystem, driven by its industry-leading simulation algorithms that blend the physical and virtual worlds of clothing.

Our suite of tools—including CLO, Marvelous Designer, and Jinny—streamlines every stage of the garment creation process, while platforms like CLO-SET and CONNECT enable seamless collaboration, content management, and digital asset workflows. Through smart tagging technology, CLO also links physical and digital garments, creating an integrated and intelligent fashion infrastructure built for the future of design and sustainability.

CLO Virtual Fashion, a global leader in digital fashion innovation, operates across 16 offices in 13 countries—including key hubs in Asia, North America, Europe, and South America. As the demand for immersive, tech-driven fashion solutions grows, CLO continues to expand its global footprint, powered by a rapidly growing international user base and a future-focused vision.

Position Overview

Main responsibilities range from presenting the company's vision and products to potential clients, spearheading the implementation and all processes related to it, partnering with the 3D Design & Implementation Team to ensure a successful training and onboarding, as well as analysis of client growth and expansion with clients in Europe and Africa.

• Supporting client relationship management by maintaining communication, gathering feedback on unmet needs, and serving as a trusted contact to introduce new solutions and products


• Contributing to business expansion by identifying and engaging small and mid-sized companies across the apparel and adjacent industries


• Underpinning business expansion by delivering market research on industry trends, competitor landscapes, and emerging sectors to pinpoint high-potential clients


• Bolstering brand presence and network growth by delivering tailored client presentations, representing CLO at industry events with the Munich team, and helping coordinate strategic exhibitions and conferences


• Supporting the Business Development team by drafting pitch decks, presentations and proposals


• Maintaining accurate CRM records and performance reports, and providing operational support to the Business Development team to facilitate smooth sales processes and successful closings


• Partnering with the Business Development and legal teams on complex enterprise deals, assisting with discovery, solution scoping, and stakeholder management

• Minimum 1-3 years of full-time professional work experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Account Management, or a corporate client-facing role


• Background in a fast-paced SaaS/startup environment, tech sector, or the apparel industry is highly preferred. 


• Must speak English; additional languages are valuable


• Profound understanding of a product life cycle and the ecosystems surrounding it


• Professional and proactive work ethic to lead projects to completion


• Customer-focused communication skills


• Critical thinking and creative strategizing 


• Dynamic presentation skills


• Team-driven and open-minded


• Tech-savvy with a passion for emerging technology


• Willingness to travel


• Must be a European citizen or have a valid and independent working visa for Germany. (CLO does not sponsor visa)

• Refresh month after every 5 years of employment in the company


• 1 week extra holidays between Christmas and new years


• Company Pension Scheme


• Deutschland Ticket


• Partial Gym Membership Support (Urban Sports Club)


• International + modern working environment


• Young and fast growing team


• Start Up mentality


• Room for growth


• Flexible working hours

Please provide a full CV and cover letter in English (otherwise it won't be considered), including your salary expectations and first possible starting date on Lever.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.