The Business Developer is responsible for growing brand awareness and generating business opportunities for its Flagship Store in Milan. The role focuses on building strong relationships with private clients, architects and designers, and other key stakeholders across the Milan and Lombardy region. Through networking, partnerships, and market outreach, the Business Developer helps attract new customers, generate qualified leads, and increase traffic to the store. The main goal is to strengthen Flagship store presence in the market and support sales growth.

Fluent in Italian and English

Valid Italian driving license

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Identify, develop, and engage potential private and professional clients across Milan and the Lombardy region.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, interior designers, developers, consultants, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
- Generate qualified business opportunities by assessing client requirements, project scope, budget, timeline, and decision-making structure.
- Actively promote the brand through networking events, industry forums, community engagements, and professional associations.
- Create and manage a strong referral network to drive customer acquisition and market growth.
- Facilitate introductions between prospective clients and the retail sales team to support business conversion.
- Collaborate closely with Store Managers to ensure effective follow-up and successful closure of business opportunities.
- Increase brand awareness and market presence across the assigned territory.
- Monitor market trends,



competitor activities, and emerging opportunities within the design, furniture, and luxury lifestyle sectors.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, client interactions, and sales opportunities within the CRM system.
- Provide regular market intelligence, customer feedback, and business development insights to management.
- Represent the brand professionally while delivering exceptional client experience and maintaining the highest standards of discretion and hospitality.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Luxury Retail, Furniture, Interior Design, Real Estate, or Premium Lifestyle industries.
- Strong network within the Milan and Lombardy market, including architects, interior designers, developers, consultants, and affluent clientele.
- Proven track record of generating leads, building partnerships, and driving business growth.
- Experience working with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and managing relationship-driven sales cycles.
- Strong understanding of the Architecture & Design (A&D;) community and luxury consumer market.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build trust and establish long-term professional relationships.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and lead management processes.
- Additional languages such as French, German, or Arabic are advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Developer - Milan & Lombardy (Milano)
🏢 Sobha Furniture
📍 Milano