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Business Development Manager – Luxury & Fashion (Milan)

職種 営業/ビジネスデベロップメント
雇用形態 Full-time, Permanent
勤務地 イタリア
給与(年収) €80,000 - 130,000 / Year
福利厚生 Lunch vouchers provided (office working days), TFR (Italian pension scheme)
A leading global Japanese trading company is seeking a high-caliber Business Development professional to join its Italian subsidiary in Milan.

This is not a typical sales role.

This is a rare opportunity to move from a single-brand environment into a multi-brand, strategic platform, where your network, commercial instinct, and ability to close deals will directly shape the future portfolio of fashion and luxury brands across international markets.
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Why this role stands out;
- Work directly with the Managing Director in a highly entrepreneurial environment
- Leverage and monetize your existing industry network at the highest level
- Transition from “selling a brand” to building a portfolio of brands
- Gain exposure to Japan–Europe business, one of the most unique commercial corridors in fashion

Your Mission
- You will play a pivotal role in expanding the company’s fashion and luxury business by:

70% – Business Development (Core Focus)
- Identify, approach, and acquire new fashion & luxury brand partners in Italy and Europe
- Leverage your personal network (designers, brand owners, showrooms, decision-makers) to originate deals
- Lead negotiations and convert relationships into signed commercial partnerships
- Develop long-term brand strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

30% – Business Operations & Strategic Support
- Support ongoing business operations and existing brand portfolio
- Work closely with the Managing Director on business execution and strategy
- Ensure smooth coordination across internal teams (sales, logistics, admin)
Take ownership of both strategic and hands-on tasks in a lean organization

Who We Are Looking For
This role is designed for a commercially driven, well-connected professional who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Required Background
- around 10 -15 years of experience in fashion / luxury industry
- Strong experience in roles such as:
Business Development Manager
Wholesale / Sales Manager
Commercial / Distribution Manager
- Proven track record of originating and closing business deals (not just managing accounts)

Highly Valued Experience
- Background with major luxury groups (e.g. LVMH, Kering, Richemont) or leading Italian brands
- Experience in wholesale, distribution, or brand expansion
- Exposure to showrooms, multi-brand environments, or international markets
- Prior interaction with Japanese companies or APAC markets is a plus

Key Success Factors
- A strong and active network within the Italian fashion/luxury ecosystem
- Ability to turn connections into real commercial outcomes
- Willingness to be hands-on and flexible (from strategy to execution)
- Long-term commitment mindset (this is not a short-term move)

Profile
- with 10-15 years of professional experiences within Fashion
- Italian native or long-term Italy-based professional
- Fluent in Italian and English (Japanese not required)
- Stable career history

Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: €80,000 – €130,000 (target around €100,000 depending on experience)
- Bonus included (structured within company band system)
- Contract level: Primo / Quadro depending on seniority
- Hybrid working: 2 days remote per week
- Lunch vouchers (office days)
- TFR (Italian pension scheme)

Working Conditions
- Location: Milan, Italy
- Working hours: 9:00 – 17:30 (1-hour lunch break)
- Start date: Ideally June 2026 (flexible to September)
- Travel: Domestic and occasional international travel depending on projects

Important Notes
- This role requires ownership, discretion, and long term commitment
- You will be expected to build business, not just maintain it
更新日: 24 days ago
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