International Business Development Consultant – Italy
International Business Development Consultant – Italy (Freelance, based in Italy) STANDAGE is looking for its first consultant in Italy. STANDAGE is a Tokyo-based company that helps Japanese manufacturers find distributors, importers and buyers overseas. We have no one on the ground in Italy yet, and we are looking for the person who will open that market with us and become our local face there. Please note: this role is based in Italy. It is not a position in Japan, and it does not include relocation or a visa to Japan. What you’ll do
• Start new partnerships between our Japanese clients and Italian distributors, importers and buyers
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with those partners, as our trusted contact on the ground
• Introduce the products of a small number of Japanese clients (around 3–5) and set up first meetings, online or in person, with support from our team in Japan
• Find out what matters to each buyer: target price, current suppliers, interest in samples, trade terms
• Represent STANDAGE at trade exhibitions and events in Italy and other European countries when needed
• Record your activity in our CRM and share market feedback with our Japanese clients What we’re looking for
• Based in Italy, with the right to work there
• Registered as self-employed in Italy (Partita IVA), or willing to register before starting
• B2B sales, partnership or business development experience; industrial products, manufacturing or food & beverage is a plus
• A network of companies you could realistically approach
• Fluent Italian and good English (Japanese is a premio, not required)
• At least 8 hours a week on weekdays
• Willing to travel occasionally within Italy and to nearby European countries for exhibitions and meetings (travel we request is covered by STANDAGE) How it works
• Freelance consultant agreement, not employment
• Paid per completed sales activity (for example, a qualified buyer meeting), not a percentage of closed deals
• A starting trial period, with the chance to grow into a larger, longer-term role as results come in
How to apply
Apply through this short form and upload your CV. Choose “Europe” as the position: https://forms.gle/GNHVFS4ftdjQK5h8A
• Start new partnerships between our Japanese clients and Italian distributors, importers and buyers
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with those partners, as our trusted contact on the ground
• Introduce the products of a small number of Japanese clients (around 3–5) and set up first meetings, online or in person, with support from our team in Japan
• Find out what matters to each buyer: target price, current suppliers, interest in samples, trade terms
• Represent STANDAGE at trade exhibitions and events in Italy and other European countries when needed
• Record your activity in our CRM and share market feedback with our Japanese clients What we’re looking for
• Based in Italy, with the right to work there
• Registered as self-employed in Italy (Partita IVA), or willing to register before starting
• B2B sales, partnership or business development experience; industrial products, manufacturing or food & beverage is a plus
• A network of companies you could realistically approach
• Fluent Italian and good English (Japanese is a premio, not required)
• At least 8 hours a week on weekdays
• Willing to travel occasionally within Italy and to nearby European countries for exhibitions and meetings (travel we request is covered by STANDAGE) How it works
• Freelance consultant agreement, not employment
• Paid per completed sales activity (for example, a qualified buyer meeting), not a percentage of closed deals
• A starting trial period, with the chance to grow into a larger, longer-term role as results come in
How to apply
Apply through this short form and upload your CV. Choose “Europe” as the position: https://forms.gle/GNHVFS4ftdjQK5h8A