SDA Business Development

3 giorni fa

pavia, lombardia, Italia Università Bocconi Tempo pieno

SDA Bocconi School of Management is seeking a Business Development Manager to contribute the development of its Executive Education and Corporate Solutions portfolio.
The ideal candidate will own the full sales cycle end-to-end, from opportunity identification to deal closure, demonstrating a strong commercial mindset, building long-term relationships with corporate partners, acquiring new clients, and contributing to the continuous innovation of the School’s offering.
Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities into long-term client partnerships
  • Design tailored learning solutions and develop high-quality proposals and presentations
  • Build and manage relationships with senior corporate stakeholders
  • Drive revenue generation, negotiating and closing complex deals
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Faculty, Marketing, Program Offices) to deliver impactful solutions
  • Ensure client satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnerships
Qualifications & Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in business development, consulting, or B2B services
  • Strong experience in proposal writing and complex solution structuring
  • Solid understanding of business and organizational dynamics
  • Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop client relationships, negotiate, and successfully close complex deals
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office
  • Fluency in both Italian and English is required; proficiency in additional languages is considered a plus
  • Availability to travel
Place Of Work
SDA Bocconi, Via Sarfatti 10 – 20136 Milan
(3 days in office + up to 2 days of smart working after successfully completing the probationary period)
 
We Offer
  • The opportunity to work in an international and highly qualified environment. 
  • Direct exposure to the corporate and executive education ecosystem. 
  • A context focused on innovation, quality, and academic excellence. 
  • Gross annual salary starting from € 48.000.
 
The final compensation package will be defined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall professional background, in line with the University’s fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory compensation principles.
Bocconi is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who can enhance our culture and working environment.