Want to play a key role in Norwegian business success in Italy?
Want to play a key role in Norwegian business success in Italy?
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Are you commercially driven fluent in Italian and English and passionate about helping companies succeed internationally
Innovation Norway is the Norwegian Governments most important instrument for innovation and business development. We support Norwegian companies with capital and competence so that great ideas and businesses can grow and scale globally.
With offices in all regions of Norway and more than 20 countries worldwide we connect Norwegian solutions with international markets and partners.
We are now looking for a commercially minded International Market Advisorto join our team in Milan supporting Norwegian companies with business development and growth in the Italian market.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and promote business opportunities in Italy for Norwegian companies
- Build strong networks and relationships with relevant Italian industry stakeholders
- Act as a sparring partner for Norwegian companies entering or growing in the Italian market
- Provide market insight strategic advice and hands-on business development support
- Conduct and publish market updates and contribute to events webinars and meetings
- Plan and accompany delegations company visits and trade fairs
- Collaborate closely with Innovation Norway teams in Norway and internationally
- Engage actively with Team Norway in Italy including the Norwegian Embassy the Norwegian Seafood Council and relevant clusters and competence centres
Core industries in Italy are energy green maritime food and seafood and aerospace and defence. We also place strong emphasis on circular economy agri-tech beauty & cosmetics as well as sustainable tourism. Experience and competence within one or more of these areas will be an advantage.
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelors degree in a relevant field
- At least three years of consultancy business development or export promotion experience
- Strong knowledge and network within Italian business and industry
- Proven ability to work commercially identify opportunities and drive business growth
- Fluent in Italian and English both written and spoken
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working with or for international companies or governmental business support organisations is a plus
- Knowledge of Norwegian business culture or language is an advantage but not a requirement
Personal qualities:
- Strategic and commercial mindset
- Service-oriented and professional
- Collaborative and structured
- Proactive and results-driven
- Strong relationship builder
- Willing and able to present/speak in public
We offer:
- A unique opportunity to work in an international mission-driven organization
- Exposure to strategic industries in one of Europes largest markets
- A highly skilled and supportive team in a Nordic working culture
- Competitive salary and local employment conditions in Italy
- Long term employment
The role includes regular travel in Italy and occasional travel to Norway and reports to Christian Horn-Hanssen Country Director Innovation Norway in Italy.
Please contact Christian if you have questions regarding the position: /.
Application deadline: 31 July 2025
Address: Via Cappuccini 2 20122 Milano Italy
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