Business Development Specialist - Italy (M/F)

TiMOTION; Cernusco sul Naviglio; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Company laptop

Smartphone

Job summary

TiMOTION Europe is seeking a proactive Business Development Specialist for Italy, based in Cernusco sul Naviglio. You will identify promising markets, approach prospective B2B customers, and develop opportunities in collaboration with regional Sales teams.

Travel across Southern Europe, approximately once or twice a month, and attend relevant trade shows. You should have fluency in Italian and English, a business degree, and proven B2B sales experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Italian and English required; intermediate Spanish or higher is a plus.
• Degree in business or a related field (equivalent to at least four years of higher education).
• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or customer prospecting.
• Experience in an industrial, technical or manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify target markets and develop leads through cold outreach and networking.
• Qualify prospects by understanding needs and potential business opportunities.
• Coordinate next steps with regional Sales teams and manage incoming inquiries.
• Build relationships with high-potential customers and nurture long sales cycles.
• Attend trade shows across Europe and travel mainly within Italy as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales team to hand over and follow up on qualified leads.
• Monitor market trends and report insights to Sales and Marketing.

Skills

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

TiMOTION Careers Business Development Specialist - Italy (M/F)

Business Development Specialist - Italy (M/F)

Location: Cernusco sul Naviglio, Italy

Contact: [e-mail]

Posted Date: Nov 06 2026

TiMOTION Europe is hiring!

Business Development Specialist - Italy (M/F)

Why join TiMOTION Europe?

Joining TiMOTION means embarking on an exciting journey in a multicultural, innovative, and people-focused environment.

With more than 2,400 employees worldwide, the Taiwan-based TiMOTION Group is a leading manufacturer of electric motion systems (actuators, lifting columns, etc.) that improve work quality, industrial operations, personal well-being, and mobility for those in need.

Founded in 2011, TiMOTION Europe is the group's European subsidiary. Our nearly 100 employees are looking forward to welcoming you to build a sustainable future together.

We are expanding our business in Southern Europe and are looking for a proactive colleague to join our Business Development team in Italy.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent Business Development Specialist position based in our Cernusco offices, reporting to the Business Development Manager in France.

Your mission is to identify promising markets, approach and qualify prospective B2B customers, and develop new opportunities in collaboration with our regional Sales teams.

You will nurture relationships with high-potential prospects, monitor market trends and keep opportunities moving through long sales cycles.

The role involves travel mainly across Southern Europe, approximately once or twice a month, and attendance at relevant trade shows across Europe.

• Identify target industries and develop leads through cold calling, networking and targeted outreach.
• Qualify prospects by understanding their needs, applications and potential business opportunities.
• Manage incoming business enquiries and coordinate next steps with the regional Sales teams.
• Build relationships with high-potential customers and nurture opportunities through long sales cycles.
• Attend trade shows across Europe to generate contacts and identify new projects.
• Work closely with Sales team to hand over and follow up on qualified leads.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities, particularly in Southern Europe.
• Share market insights with Sales and Marketing, maintain accurate CRM records and report on business development activities.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with strong commercial drive, a structured approach to prospecting and the confidence to represent TiMOTION in an international B2B environment.

• Fluency in Italian and English is required, along with at least an intermediate level of proficiency in Spanish or above.
• Degree in business or a related field (equivalent to at least four years of higher education).
• Proven experience in B2B sales, business development or customer prospecting.
• Confident in initiating contacts, building professional networks and generating new leads.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, organized and able to manage priorities independently.
• Comfortable working on projects with long B2B sales cycles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with CRM systems.
• Willing to travel mainly in Italy, approximately once or twice per month.
• Experience in an industrial, technical or manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Health insurance and meal vouchers
• Company laptop and smartphone

If you enjoy discovering new markets and developing long-term B2B customer relationships, we would be pleased to hear from you.