Business Development & Distribution Manager – Juventus, Inter Licensed Football Merchandise

Position: Business Development & Distribution Manager – Juventus, Inter Licensed Football Merchandise.
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Business Development / Distribution Manager based in Italy to help lead the launch and market development of a new licensed eyewear product for fans of Juventus FC and Inter Milan.
Responsibilities

Develop distribution channels across Italy.
Build relationships with football merchandise retailers, fan stores, sports retailers, e-commerce partners, and independent optical stores.
Establish connections with official supporters’ clubs and fan communities.
Identify strategic partners and new sales opportunities.
Execute local marketing and fan engagement initiatives.
Provide regular market feedback and business development reports.

Qualifications

Proven experience in sports merchandising, football retail, licensing, or fan merchandise distribution.
Existing network within Italian football retail channels.
Strong relationships with retailers, distributors, supporters’ clubs, or sports organizations.
Fluent Italian and professional English.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a market from the ground up.

About the Project
We are launching an innovative licensed eyewear collection featuring official Juventus and Inter Milan branding. The objective is to develop retail distribution, fan engagement, and long‑term growth opportunities throughout Italy.
If you have experience in football merchandise distribution and believe you can help build a successful licensed product category in Italy, we would like to hear from you.
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