Business developer

14 ore fa

milan, lombardy, Italia Antal International Network Tempo pieno
Overview
As a Business Developer, you will drive brand presence and partnerships in Lombardy and the Milan area, focusing on high-value networks and private clients. You will nurture strategic relationships, generate qualified opportunities, and steer early engagement through the local market. You collaborate with stores and local teams to align target segments and drive customer acquisition. This role offers meaningful impact by shaping local market strategy and elevating premium brand hospitality in luxury ecosystems.
Responsabilità Identify potential private and professional clients with purchasing potential and guide them to appropriate sales channels
Represent the brand at networking events, majlis settings, and community gatherings to build relationships
Generate qualified opportunities by mapping project intent, timing and stakeholders before referrals to sales
Create warm introductions between prospects and the store manager
Drive leads to POS and collaborate on strategies to close deals
Build and maintain relationships within local high-value networks and ecosystems
Ensure referred opportunities are documented and attributed in CRM or lead tracking systems
Support early client journey with trust building and cultural alignment
Collaborate with Store to align on target segments, priority accounts and follow-up
Provide market feedback and cultural insights to inform local business development and strategy
Represent the brand with discretion, cultural sensitivity and premium hospitality standards
Requisiti fondamentali Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales - especially Interior Design or Architecture - preferred
Professional background in business development, luxury retail, interior design or premium lifestyle sectors
Experience with HNWIs, developers, consultants, designers or culturally relevant networks
Strong understanding of the local A&D market and relationship-driven environments
Previous exposure to premium or luxury (furniture) brands is highly desirable
Experience with CRM systems, lead tracking tools and structured client documentation
Fluent in English and Italian; French, German or Arabic an advantage
Strong networking and relationship-building
Cross-cultural communication
Discretion and premium hospitality
CRM systems
Lead tracking tools
Structured client documentation