Business Development Manager

Company Description

Confitex Technology designs and manufactures high-performing reusable absorbent hygiene products for private label and brand partners, including femcare, incontinence, maternity, baby, and pet product ranges. The company is a vertically integrated technology leader, offering end-to-end solutions from consumer insights and product development through to go-to-market support. Confitex serves global markets from its own automated manufacturing facilities in the EU and Asia, delivering strong product performance, speed-to-market, and competitive costs. Its production meets rigorous international standards and certifications for medical devices, sustainability, and safety, and third-party lab testing is used to verify performance claims. Protected by an extensive patent portfolio and recognized with major industry innovation awards, Confitex continues to push boundaries in reusable absorbent technology.

Role Description

As a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager based in Phuket, Thailand, this role is responsible for driving growth across key markets and strategic customer segments.

The position involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with private label and brand partners, and managing the sales pipeline from prospecting through contract negotiation and closing.

The Business Development Manager will collaborate closely with product development, marketing, and operations teams to align customer needs with Confitex Technology's reusable hygiene solutions and ensure successful project delivery. Day-to-day tasks include preparing proposals, conducting market and competitor analysis, attending industry events and customer meetings, and providing regular performance and forecast reports to leadership.

The role also supports strategic planning, pricing discussions, and the development of long-term partnerships that reinforce Confitex's position as an innovation leader in the category.

Qualifications

• Strong business development, sales, and account management skills, with a track record of generating new business and growing existing customer relationships.
• Experience in B2B environments, ideally within hygiene, femcare, incontinence, medical devices, textiles, or related consumer goods sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities, with confidence engaging stakeholders at multiple levels and across cultures.
• Competence in market research, data analysis, and strategic planning to identify opportunities, assess risks, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development, operations, and marketing, to deliver end-to-end customer solutions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate CRM and reporting.
• Comfort working in an international setting, with fluency in English; additional language skills relevant to target markets are an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in business development or sales.