Experienced B2B Business Development, Sourcing & Market Research Manager
Do you need contact facilitation, market-entry, research, assessment, know who's who in Italy and Australia, introductions to prospective partners, clients and suppliers, current trends in your industry, access to key trade events and manufacturers? I can take you there.
- Market entry assessment
- Market research and intelligence
- Public policy insights
- Counsel on pitching yourself and your business effectively
- Access to key contacts, leads and buyers, local government and trade associations
- Sourcing of suppliers and manufacturers in Italy and Australia
- Reputation checks on potential partners and enquirers via local sources
- Introductions to quality contacts, buyers and partners
- Follow up on leads
- Cultural interpretation and representation
- Translation of business correspondence and web content in local language (Italian or English)
- On-the-ground support for your in-market visits
- Attendance to meetings and reports
- History research
20+yrs experience with Australian and Asian suppliers targeting EU markets, and Italian companies expanding in Australia and Asia.
A diverse portfolio of industries:
Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Clean Energy and Renewables, Innovation including IT, Telecom, AI - Artificial Intelligence & IOT - Internet of Things, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials. Textiles (fabric and yarn), Wool, Fashion Accessories, Leather and Skins, Medical & Healthcare, Cosmetics, Media and Publishing, House Design, Creative Arts, Commodities, Pet Products, Pet Food, Plants and Flowers, Services.
I have a great network of international contacts and specialists for referrals in Italy, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
I am a creative and effective writer.
Outcome-driven and "Can-do" attitude. Government and corporate background.
Work Terms
09-17:00 CET Time Zone, Mon-Fri. Please share a bit about your company, your track record, and your project. If it seems like a good fit, we’ll schedule a time to talk.