Supplier Business Development Manager - Gemstones

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Supplier Business Development Manager you play a critical role in growing and managing our supplier base for the B2B gemstone marketplace. The role is proactive, driven and strategic: maintaining and building supplier relationships, optimizing their performance, and aligning their products with market needs. You act as a revenue co-pilot for suppliers, working closely with them from onboarding through sustained success. Your work ensures that our platform offers the best quality, selection, and value for buyers/retailers, creating a dynamic and profitable environment for both suppliers and our business. DAILY TASKS:

Maintaining current suppliers, and identifying and onboarding of new suppliers to include, amongst others: verifying (quality, origin, location), KYC checks, media checks, and supporting high-potential suppliers while maximizing their sales growth and ensuring quality and inventory alignment with customer demand. You are guiding suppliers to optimize their product offerings, keeping check on quality of media, wholesale pricing, and availability. Your insights and proactive support will be instrumental in helping suppliers grow on our platform, creating value and a seamless experience for buyers. Responsibilities

• Supplier Maintenance, Acquisition and Onboarding: Identify and onboard high-quality suppliers that align with category standards. Communicate marketplace value propositions clearly and drive their engagement with our platform. - Build strong, consultative relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with business goals. Act as a primary point of contact for their growth, success, and troubleshooting needs. Work hand in hand with tech and customer support teams to ensure every interaction is seamless. - Use data to assess supplier performance, identify growth opportunities, and provide actionable feedback on selection, pricing, and quality metrics. - Drive suppliers to meet revenue targets by optimizing product assortment, pricing, and inventory levels. Helping the fulfilment team deliver