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About the Company:

Puremind Inc. Is a fast-growing dynamic and innovative startup specializing in innovative IP-driven toy and hobby products. As one of the few companies in the U.S. market focusing on local operation and growth of IP-based toy brands, we are building a unique business model combining product innovation, brand development, and retail partnerships. Our products have already gained recognition from leading retail partners, including Miniso and Barnes & Noble, and we are continuing to expand our wholesale network across the United States.

We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Business Development Specialist to support our U.S. wholesale business expansion. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy building customer relationships, traveling frequently, and driving sales growth in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• Manage, develop and grow wholesale partnerships with independent toy retailers, gift shops, hobby stores, and specialty retailers across the U.S.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through trade shows, market visits, outbound outreach, referrals, and networking.
• Conduct regular customer visits and store visits to strengthen retailer relationships and improve in-store product performance.
• Present new product launches to retail partners and drive reorder opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including customer communication, quotations, order processing, payment follow-up, shipment coordination, and after-sales support.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales reports, and pipeline updates.
• Work closely with independent sales representative groups and support their daily sales activities.
• Support B2B wholesale platforms such as Faire and MarketTime.
• Travel frequently within the U.S. for customer meetings, market visits, and trade shows.

What we look for:

• Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese
• Minimum 2 years of B2B sales experience in consumer goods industry, prefer in wholesale, toy, gift, hobby, lifestyle.
• Experience managing customer accounts and driving sales growth
• Comfortable with frequent domestic travel and customer-facing activities.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience working with independent retailers, distributors, or specialty stores is preferred.
• Experience with wholesale platforms such as Faire, MarketTime, or similar B2B platforms is a plus.
• Trade show, field sales, or retail merchandising experience is highly preferred.
• Toy industry or IP product experience is a strong advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Early-stage U.S. startup with strong growth potential — Take ownership of U.S. market expansion and directly contribute to building sales channels and business growth.
• High-impact role with strong autonomy — Work closely with the leadership team and have the opportunity to shape market strategies and retailer partnerships.
• Established retail partnerships and market resources — Leverage existing collaborations with leading retailers, including Miniso, Barnes & Noble, and specialty retailers.
• Rare opportunity in the IP toy industry — Join one of the few U.S.-based companies focused on IP-driven toy brand operations in the growing collectibles and lifestyle market.
• Career growth and industry exposure — Gain hands-on experience in brand building, wholesale expansion, retail partnerships, and major trade shows across the U.S. and internationally.
• Competitive compensation and talent support — Enjoy competitive salary, sales commission opportunities, and etc.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)

Work Location: Remote