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Deborah P.DP

Deborah P.

B2B Business Development, Sales, Sourcing

€560/day
Milan, IT
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Deborah

B2B door-opener. Business development, sourcing, market research and go-to-market strategy In Italy and Europe. Boutique targeting of industries for commodities and hi-tech. Access to qualified customers, suppliers and private-label manufacturers. Basic reputation checks of your Italian leads. B2B selling content, translation and localisation of B2B business and marketing material from English into Italian.

20+yrs experience with Australian, Asian and American 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, 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.

Outcome-driven. Government and corporate background.


Please send me a note with 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.
  • Italian

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Basic

Can work on-site
Milan (up to 20km), Rozzano (up to 10km), Assago (up to 10km), Buccinasco (up to 10km), Opera (up to 10km)

Experience

  • Refuresh
    Country Manager Italy
    HEALTH AND WELLNESS
    May 2025 - Today (1 year and 1 month)
    Adelaide, Australia
    B2B market entry, leads research and business development services for innovative pet grooming accessories into Italy.
    Business development Marketing Intelligence Lead generation
  • LuxuryforYou-Aureus Group
    Supplier Sourcing & Business Development Manager - Italy
    LUXURY GOODS
    April 2025 - May 2026 (1 year and 1 month)
    Milan, Italy
    B2B Sourcing of suppliers, and business development for international fashion luxury marketplace. Scouting and targeting of suppliers in the Italian market. Door-opening and relationship management.
    Luxury Goods Sourcing Luxury sector E-commerce
  • JAGUAR PVT LTD
    Business Development Consultant - Europe
    FASHION AND COSMETICS
    December 2023 - April 2024 (4 months)
    Faisalabad, Pakistan
    Market research, consulting on unique value proposition and reach out to EU target clients for sustainable sportswear, casual wear, kids wear.
    market research Lead generation Business development Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Textile

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Education

  • Graduated, Political Science and International relations
    Luiss Guido Carli University
    1994
    Graduated, Political Science and International relations
  • Master CORCE de Franceschi, International Trade - Export Manager
    ITA - Italian Trade Agency
    1995
    Master CORCE de Franceschi, International Trade - Export Manager

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