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Marta Corbella

London - UK

Summary

Results-driven Business Development Manager with experience in identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and supporting sales growth.

Skilled in prospecting potential customers, developing strategic partnerships, and converting leads into long-term clients. Work effectively with sales and marketing teams to achieve business objectives and increase revenue. A strong communicator with a consistent focus on delivering sustainable business growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Business Development Manager

DSI London
London, Hybrid
2011.09 - 2026.06

Progressed from Italian Sales Coordinator to Business Development Manager, demonstrating strong commercial awareness, relationship management skills, and proven ability to drive business growth in international markets.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

  • Identified and developed new business opportunities across European and North American markets, contributing to revenue growth and market expansion.
  • Built and maintained long-term relationships with key clients, distributors, and strategic partners, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business. Managed key customer accounts.
  • Represented company at international trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events throughout Europe and USA, generating qualified leads and expanding professional network.
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities.
  • Led commercial negotiations and successfully closed agreements, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes for clients and business.
  • Acted as buyer for selected product line, sourcing and purchasing goods for company to support sales demand, ensure product availability, and contribute to margin optimisation.
  • Collaborated closely with production, marketing, and product development teams to create tailored solutions that met customer requirements and business objectives.
  • Developed and delivered persuasive business proposals, pricing strategies, and presentations to prospective and existing clients.

Project Coordinator

Winning Project
London
2009.02 - 2011.08

Key Responsibilities

  • Implemented and maintained scheduling systems for consistent planning and timely coverage.
  • Acted as primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Built and maintained strong client and stakeholder relationships through regular updates.
  • Coordinated communication between project team members to support effective collaboration.
  • Identified and mitigated potential risks promptly to avoid unnecessary delays and setbacks.

Leisure Travel Consultant

Avent
Milan, Italy
2007.09 - 2008.12

Key Responsibilities

  • Recommending destinations based on clients' interests, budget, and travel style.
  • Booking flights, hotels, tours, car rentals, and travel packages.
  • Creating customized itineraries.
  • Advising on visas, passports, travel insurance, vaccinations, and entry requirements.
  • Providing information about attractions, activities, local customs, and transportation.
  • Building relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.

Education

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) - Computer and Information System

Merton College
London

Bachelor's Degree - International Business Management

Anglia Ruskin University
London

IATA Certificate - Travel and Tourism

Oxford House College
London

Amadeus Certificate - Fares & Ticketing - Airline Reservations

Oxford House College
London

Accounting Diploma - Accounting, Finance and Marketing

Prealpi High School
Milan - Italy

Skills

  • Account management and business development
  • Attention to detail
  • Strategic relationship building
  • Sales expertise
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Business Development Manager

DSI London
2011.09 - 2026.06

Project Coordinator

Winning Project
2009.02 - 2011.08

Leisure Travel Consultant

Avent
2007.09 - 2008.12

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) - Computer and Information System

Merton College

Bachelor's Degree - International Business Management

Anglia Ruskin University

IATA Certificate - Travel and Tourism

Oxford House College

Amadeus Certificate - Fares & Ticketing - Airline Reservations

Oxford House College

Accounting Diploma - Accounting, Finance and Marketing

Prealpi High School
Marta Corbella