Business development managers in Italy

Part-time & Flexible

We provide strategic business development services to grow your presence in Italy. We help you customize your offering for the country and follow-up on leads or approach new clients.
Especially technology products or sales to businesses or governments may have long sales cycles. Our continuous presence in Italy ensures trust and prompt follow-up.
International business development
50 +
Clients supported
1
Flights saved
0 +
Countries
$ 0 M
Generated on turnover

How to sell your product or service in Italy?

Italy is one of the larger economies in Europe, but also a country with very different regions, ranging from rich to poor. Italy has a rich cultural heritage, with Rome being one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe. The country’s official language is Italian, but there are regions where German, French, and Slovene are primarily used.

As of 2024, Italy’s population is estimated at approximately 58.78 million. The country has been experiencing a population decline since its peak in 2017, with a negative growth rate due to a higher death rate than birth rate and negative net migration.

The major urban centers include Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, and Palermo. Italy is characterized by an uneven population density, with dense populations in the Po Valley and metropolitan areas of Naples and Rome.

Italy economic overview

Italy is known for its diverse industrial sectors, ranging from fashion and luxury goods to automotive and machinery. It’s a significant player in the European and global economy.

Italy has an economy which is divided into a developed industrial north, dominated by private companies, and a less-developed, agricultural south. The Italian economy is driven in large part by the manufacture of high-quality consumer goods produced by small and medium-sized enterprises, many of them family-owned.

Business opportunities can be found in for example:

  • Agrifood products: fruits, vegetables, grapes, potatoes, sugar beets, soybeans, grain, olives; beef, dairy products; fish
  • Industries: tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ITALIAN BUSINESS CULTURE?

Italians put a strong emphasis on building trusting relationships. This is especially important if you want to do your business in the South of Italy, where the people value close-knit ties, personal networks, and strong bonds. On the other hand, in North Italy, while the relationship is still an essential factor, it is not a must-have prerequisite during initial phases. The North manner is more business-focused and serious while the South is relaxed and personal.

Regardless where you are, a bella figura (beautiful posture) is of paramount importance. It means you need to have a proper conduct and uphold societal formalities. Being disrespectful towards your counterparts, their country, and family can seriously harm your business.

WHAT ARE NEGOTIATION TACTICS IN ITALY?

  • When you want to establish initial relationships, it is best to do this through a local representative.
  • Meetings should be scheduled two or three weeks in advance.
  • You should inform your counterparts about meeting attendees, the names, positions, responsibilities.
  • When you are late for meetings, you need to inform your counterparts.
  • During the negotiation process, you need to be patient to avoid conflict at all costs.
  • The pace of discussion is slow.
  • You should focus on long-term commitments and win-win solutions.

HOW MUCH IS THE CONTRACT WORTH IN ITALY?

Italian people will expect you to keep to your oral contracts. However, do note that during discussions, there may be many interim agreements, which are different from the final ones.

Why use our business development services in Italy?

We know the market from inside-out

We work with local teams, who already know the market, speak the language and know the business culture.

We are active in over 30 countries

We can compare different markets and as we can help you in all of them, we only favor the market that may work out best for you.

You Reduce your risks

We help you avoid cultural misunderstandings, compliance issues, and other risks associated with entering a new market.

Try our services in Italy

Our structured approach: scan - Launch - Grow

The best way to learn about a market is to start reaching out and adjust your sales pitch on-the-go. This is what we do in our Scan-Launch-Grow approach. 

1st month

We scan the market

We dive into your product and what sales strategy has worked for you in other countries. We show you offering to various potential customers to collect feedback. And we review your competition so that we can determine the best market entry strategy. 

2nd month

We launch your product

Together with you we develop a first pitch for your target group. We extend our long-list of potential targets further and start reaching out, getting to the right decision makers and pitching your product. And we discuss the results with you, in order to optimise your strategy further.

3rd and next months

We grow your sales

We keep searching for new clients and reach out to them. We also follow-up on previous contacts we had and on leads that you bring in. We introduce you to interested parties, but we can also support in meetings or close deals on your behalf. Every month we review our results.

Customer Experiences

” Alliance Experts’ tailored strategies boosted our Europe market presence phenomenally. Exceptional service, highly recommended! “
Jing Zhang

Jing Zhang

Kamtec

” Outstanding service! Found the perfect partners in within a few months. Our international sales skyrocketed thanks to their expertise. “

Mehmet Aksoy

RR Engineers

” During our cooperation Alliance experts showed an effective approach and tracking, professionalism and provided the services reliably and on time. “
Nouraldine Banaeinejad

Nouraldin Banaeinejad

CAN Home appliances

” Alliance Experts strongly supported our growth in African markets. Innovative, effective strategies, and superb communication. “
James Martin

James Martin

Brabantia

” Invaluable local insights led to great distributor matches. Their approach revolutionized our market entry strategy. Highly recommend! “
Francis Huang

Francis Huang

Würth

” Alliance experts has helped us with clear insights in a market which was relatively new to us. Even under difficult circumstances they found good dealer candidates. “
Alliance Expert found distributors for Harley Davidson

Vitello Benevetti

Harley Davidson

Companies we've helped with Business development services

Würth
Harley Davidson
Wella Professionals
Draka Polymer Films

We are active in over 30 countries