Industry Relations Specialist (maternity leave cover)

NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, is an education Academy focusing on arts and design: it is the largest private Academy in Italy, and the first one to have been recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), back in 1980. As a recognized Academy, NABA offers academic diplomas equivalent to first and second level university degrees in the fields of design, fashion, graphics and communication, multimedia arts, set design, and visual arts.

NABA is currently seeking motivated individuals for the role of Industry Relations Specialist (maternity leave cover). The Industry Relations Specialist will support the development, management and growth of NABA's corporate partnerships. The role combines business development and project management activities, contributing to the identification of new collaboration opportunities while supporting the successful planning and delivery of initiatives involving companies, faculty and students across both NABA campuses in Milan and Rome, working towards shared strategic and business development objectives.

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Partnership Acquisition: Contribute to the expansion of NABA's corporate network by identifying, researching and engaging prospective partner companies aligned with the Academy's educational vision. Proactively develop new partnership opportunities through market research, networking and outreach activities. Support the preparation of proposals, conducting meetings and building long‑term relationships with corporate stakeholders.
• Partnership & Project Management: Support the planning, coordination and delivery of corporate partnerships and collaborative projects, ensuring effective collaboration among companies, faculty, students and internal stakeholders. Coordinate operational activities related to workshops, special projects, executive education and corporate training initiatives, events, scholarships, competitions and other strategic collaborations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to quality standards.
• Communication: Collaborate with the Communication and Digital Marketing teams to enhance the visibility of corporate partnerships through communication initiatives, presentations, events and promotional materials. Contribute to maintaining an active corporate pipeline by nurturing existing relationships and identifying opportunities to strengthen partner engagement.
• Legal: Assist in the administrative and contractual management of corporate partnerships, ensuring the accurate handling of agreements, documentation, scholarships, awards and project‑related processes in compliance with internal procedures.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, account management or corporate partnerships
• Proven ability to identify, approach and develop new business opportunities and build long‑term relationships with corporate stakeholders
• Strong networking, negotiation and relationship‑building skills, with a proactive and results‑oriented mindset
• Comfortable representing the Academy at meetings, industry events, conferences and trade fairs to generate new business opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on business growth and revenue objectives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Professional proficiency in English (minimum B2)

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a stimulating, international, and multicultural environment
• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team culture
• Flexible smart working arrangements
• A 38-hour working week
• Meal vouchers (€8 per working day) for employees working at least 4 hours on‑site
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to a confidential Employee Psychological Support Service
• Additional benefits, including access to the company welfare programme, in accordance with company policies and annual eligibility criteria
• Exclusive discounts on courses and educational programmes offered by the Academy

Work location

Milan

Contract

Maternity leave cover

Full time: 38 h

Compensation

€26.000 – €28.000

Expected start date

October/November 2026

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NABA NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, is an international Academy focusing on arts and design: it is the largest private Academy in Italy, and the first one to have been recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR), back in 1981. With a campus in Milan and one in Rome, NABA offers academic diplomas equivalent to first and second level university degrees in the fields of design, fashion design, graphics and communication, multimedia arts, new technologies, set design, and visual arts. The Academy was founded in Milan in 1980 upon the private initiative of Ausonio Zappa, Guido Ballo and Gianni Colombo. NABA was selected by Frame and included in the Masterclass Frame Guide to the 30 World’s Leading Graduate Design, Architecture and Fashion Schools, by Domus Magazine as one of Europe’s Top 100 schools of Architecture and Design. WHY NABA As member of NABA, you can make a positive difference, by bringing high-quality education to students in order to support them in their professional career and to convert their talent into reality. You will have the opportunity to impact their lives and to learn about yourself while learning new things. You will find people eager to seek new ideas, new information, and new ways of experiencing challenges. We are also inspired by the efforts of each employee and by our accountability to each student. We are interdisciplinary and inclusive. Our educational offer demonstrates our commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism at all times and our passion for continuous development. If you join NABA, you will have access to a network of colleagues whom you can learn from, who will inspire you and who will fuel your success.