Business Development Specialist (Fashion)
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Business Development Specialist (Fashion)
Ref: KA47237
A leading Japanese trading company is currently recruiting a Business Development Specialist to join its Italian subsidiary in Milan.
In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring new fashion and luxury brands while supporting ongoing business operations, contributing to both business expansion and stable portfolio management.
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Eligible applicants:
- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
- (X) NOT eligible: Working holiday, Graduate, Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
Work type: Hybrid working available (2 days at home)
Visa support: No
Benefits: Lunch vouchers provided (office working days), TFR (Italian pension scheme)
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TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday, incl.1h lunch break
SALARY: €100k depending on experience, including bonus
START: June to September 2026
LOCATION: Milan, Italy
Business Development Specialist (Fashion) Main Responsibilities:
• Drive new business development by acquiring new fashion and luxury brand partnerships (approx. 70%)
• Support ongoing operations and assist with existing business activities (approx. 30%)
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the Italian fashion and luxury industry
• Leverage industry network to identify and secure new business opportunities
• Collaborate closely with the Managing Director and internal teams
• Gain understanding of existing business operations and contribute to process improvement
Business Development Specialist (Fashion) Ideal Candidate:
• 10 years of experience in the fashion or luxury industry
• Strong network within the Italian fashion/luxury market
• Proven ability to convert industry connections into commercial business opportunities
• Experience with major luxury groups (e.g. LVMH, Kering) is highly desirable
• Business-level Italian and English (Japanese not required)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
** All applicants for the Business Development Specialist role must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: KA47237) at the top of your message.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.