Business Development Manager
Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Milan, focused on growing Laudarte’s presence in the luxury lighting, furniture, and accessories market. This role is responsible for identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, nurturing relationships with high-end clients, interior designers, architects, and distributors, and managing the sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and closing. The Business Development Manager collaborates closely with design, marketing, and operations teams to align commercial initiatives with brand positioning and production capabilities, preparing tailored proposals, presentations, and product selections for key projects. Day-to-day activities include conducting market and competitor analysis, attending industry events and client meetings, managing pipelines and reporting, and ensuring exceptional client service that supports long-term partnerships and repeat business. The role also contributes to strategic planning, revenue forecasting, and continuous improvement of sales processes in line with Laudarte’s luxury standards. Qualifications
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within luxury goods, interior design, or high-end furnishings.
• Strong skills in relationship building, client management, and negotiation, with the ability to interact confidently with premium clientele and design professionals.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking, including experience in market research, opportunity analysis, and pipeline management.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities in en_US; proficiency in Italian is highly desirable, additional languages are a plus.
• Comfort with CRM tools, sales reporting, and basic financial concepts such as margins, pricing, and forecasting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge or strong interest in luxury design, lighting, and furniture; familiarity with working alongside architects and interior designers is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Design Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to work on-site in Milan, travel to client locations and trade events as needed, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within luxury goods, interior design, or high-end furnishings.
• Strong skills in relationship building, client management, and negotiation, with the ability to interact confidently with premium clientele and design professionals.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking, including experience in market research, opportunity analysis, and pipeline management.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities in en_US; proficiency in Italian is highly desirable, additional languages are a plus.
• Comfort with CRM tools, sales reporting, and basic financial concepts such as margins, pricing, and forecasting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge or strong interest in luxury design, lighting, and furniture; familiarity with working alongside architects and interior designers is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Design Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to work on-site in Milan, travel to client locations and trade events as needed, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.