Business Development Partner – Fashion Retail & AI

Location: Remote | Türkiye (Priority) and Spain

Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor

Compensation: Performance-Based Commission

Industry: Fashion Technology | RetailTech | Artificial Intelligence

About Apprel

Apprel is a Luxembourg-based RetailTech startup on a mission to transform how people discover, style, and shop for fashion through artificial intelligence.

We develop AI-powered shopping and personal styling solutions that help fashion retailers deliver more personalized customer experiences, improve product discovery, and create new sales opportunities.

As we expand our B2B partnerships, we're looking for experienced Freelance Business Development Partners to help us connect with fashion brands and retailers.

The Opportunity

We're looking for independent business development professionals with an established network in the fashion and retail industry.

This is not a traditional full-time sales role. It's an opportunity to collaborate with an early-stage RetailTech startup, leverage your industry relationships, and earn commissions by developing successful commercial partnerships.

You'll work directly with Apprel's founding team to introduce our solutions to relevant decision-makers and help turn conversations into long-term business relationships.

What You'll Do

• Identify and approach potential B2B partners, including fashion brands, retailers, and e-commerce businesses.
• Leverage your professional network to establish relationships with founders, CEOs, e-commerce directors, digital transformation leaders, and other decision-makers.
• Introduce Apprel's B2B value proposition and identify potential collaboration opportunities.
• Arrange qualified introductory meetings and product demonstrations with Apprel's founding team.
• Support commercial discussions and help move opportunities toward partnership agreements.
• Share market insights and feedback to support Apprel's B2B growth strategy.

Who We're Looking For

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in business development, B2B sales, strategic partnerships, or commercial roles.
• Professional experience in fashion retail, apparel, e-commerce, or related industries.
• An established network of decision-makers within fashion brands and retail organizations.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, retail innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Fluency in English is a must. Depending on your active market, Turkish or Spanish will be an important asset.
• Previous experience selling SaaS, RetailTech, or AI solutions is a plus, but not mandatory.

What We Offer

• Commission-based earnings linked to successfully secured commercial partnerships.
• A flexible, remote freelance collaboration model.
• Direct access to Apprel's founding and product teams.
• Product demonstrations, sales presentations, and technical support provided by Apprel.
• The opportunity to introduce innovative AI solutions to your existing professional network.
• Potential for long-term collaboration as our B2B business expands internationally.

How We Work

We believe successful business development starts with strong relationships.

You bring your industry expertise, commercial network, and ability to identify opportunities.

We provide the product, technical expertise, demonstrations, and commercial support needed to turn those opportunities into partnerships.

We initially plan to establish selected freelance partnerships, beginning with a 90-day collaboration period to evaluate mutual fit and commercial opportunities.

Interested in Collaborating?

If you have strong connections in the fashion retail industry and want to be part of the next generation of AI-powered commerce, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through LinkedIn or contact us at info@apprel.ai