Deborah P.
Experienced B2B Business Developer, Sourcer & Market Researcher
Do you need manual and full-cycle contact facilitation, market-entry, research, know who's who in Italy, Western Europe and Australia, introductions to prospective partners, clients and suppliers, negotiations, current trends in your industry, a go-to-market roadmap, access to key trade events and manufacturers? I can take you there. - Market entry assessment - Market research and intelligence - GTM - Go-to-Market Strategy - Public policy insights - Counsel on pitching yourself and your business effectively - Sales representation at trade fairs and meetings - BDR / SDR access to key contacts, leads and buyers, local government and trade associations - Sourcing of suppliers and manufacturers in Italy and Australia - Reputation checks on potential partners and enquirers via local sources - Introductions to quality contacts, buyers and partners - Follow up on leads - Cultural interpretation and representation, faciitation of negotiations - Translation of business correspondence and web content in local language (Italian or English) - On-the-ground support for your in-market visits - Attendance to meetings and reports - History and archive research 20+yrs experience with Australian and Asian 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 good network of international contacts and specialists for referrals in Italy, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Outcome-driven and "Can-do" attitude. Government and corporate background. IMPORTANT NOTE: I do not carry out due diligence. You will be responsible for doing credit checks before entering in a deal with any prospective business partner. Work hours: I am available Monday to Friday from 10am until 5pm - CET time zone. I do not guarantee prompt responses during weekends and local public holidays. 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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.5k
Billed in all: $195,692$196k
$934 in the last 6 months
Across 91 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 5% in History
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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