International Business Development Senior Specialist

This role is based in our Milan office.

Who we are: New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is New Zealand’s international business development agency. We work with ambitious New Zealand companies to help them grow internationally—bigger, better and faster—for the good of New Zealand.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, self-starting Business Development Manager to join our team in Milan and play a critical role supporting New Zealand exporters to thrive in the Italian and European markets. You will manage a portfolio of businesses primarily within the specialised manufacturing sectors with a focus on horticulture and agriculture, while also supporting companies in other industries such as premium food and beverage.

You will proactively support companies to develop and execute their business growth plans. Drawing on your own commercial acumen, professional experience and networks, whilst collaborating with NZTE colleagues and specialist advisors, you will help companies’ senior leaders and in-market managers navigate the nuances of operating in Italy. As our Business Development Manager, you will:

Leverage your networks and proactively identify and pursue new opportunities for your customers in market

Work collaboratively with NZ-based Customer Managers and NZTE colleagues to deliver coordinated, high impact growth plans

Deliver in-market initiatives and projects that directly support customer growth objectives

You’ll be someone who brings energy, confidence and commercial nous, along with:

Be a confident communicator with a strong network across relevant sectors and be able to quickly build trust and connect companies with the right partners, distributors, and decision-makers

Commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to ask the right questions and guide smart growth decisions

Your enthusiastic attitude, proactive nature, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in virtual teams will be critical to your success. You'll be tech savvy, with solid CRM, marketing, go-to-market strategy, and business models experience

You'll also be flexible, adaptable, and have a high degree of comfort working with ambiguity

Fluency in both English and Italian is required

Apply online attaching your resume and cover letter by 11.59pm NZT on Friday 27 March.

The legal right to live and work in Milan is required to apply for this role.

If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

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