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Alberto Alberti

Vienna

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in international business development, demonstrating a proven ability to successfully enter, grow, and manage new markets while building the infrastructure needed to achieve strategic goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Lead

Enspired GmbH
08.2022 - Current
  • Built the company's Business Development team
  • Led the expansion of the company's business into new countries by developing comprehensive market entry strategies and processes, resulting in a potential multiplying factor in the company’s scale-up plan.
  • Secured the largest contract in the company's history.
  • Established and fostered strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, local businesses, and industry leaders, which will accelerate market penetration and stronger brand recognition in new regions.
  • Evaluated emerging markets for future expansion by conducting market analyses, including macroeconomic trends, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes, to identify high-potential opportunities.
  • Identified new high value use cases that can lead to the development of innovative product offerings, staying true to the company’s mission while unlocking substantial new revenue potential.




Founder

GIGICO S.L.
03.2016 - 05.2022
  • Founded a new import and distribution company in the food & beverage sector
  • Built a retail and HORECA customer network in highly competitive market
  • Managed business and strategic development
  • Managed marketing and branding activities
  • Manage import and distribution logistic operations


Sales and Business Development Manager

GVS – North America Automotive Division
09.2013 - 11.2014

GVS is a global leader in filter solutions across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Energy, and Mobility sectors.

Recruited to lead the turnaround of the North American automotive division, which had faced a four-year decline in sales and the risk of losing market share.

  • Achieved a 25% revenue increase in the first 6 months by securing 4 major new projects, including awards from top-tier suppliers in the industry.
  • Drove sales and business development, strengthened customer relationships, and executed strategic planning to drive both short and long-term growth.
  • Leveraged direct relationships with North American OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to expand the company's global presence.
  • Led cross-functional teams, coordinating project management, quality, engineering, and production efforts to ensure successful project delivery.



Sales and Business Development Manager

UFI Filters S.p.A. (USA Subsidiary)
01.2009 - 09.2013
  • In charge of North American market and subsidiary
  • Expanded North America OEM business to $10 million in revenue, establishing a dominant market position with Daimler Chrysler
  • Managed General Motors' global account (valued at $50 million), earning recognition as a trusted global strategic partner
  • Developed strategies to secure entry into new customer bidding lists
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with key decision-makers, customer purchasing, and engineering teams to stay ahead of future projects and led the way with innovative ideas and solutions
  • Coordinated marketing activities and exhibitions.
  • Managed local and global RFQ processes, along with the development of related sales proposals and presentations
  • Coordinated after-sales programs
  • Developed and managed local supplier base (logistics, warehousing, manufacturing).

Sales Area Manager

UFI Filters S.p.A. (USA Sunsidiary)
09.2004 - 12.2008
  • Led the successful entry into the North American automotive market and established the company’s U.S. subsidiary
  • Developed and executed sales strategies that secured new business with major corporations, including Daimler Chrysler, GM, Ford, Case New Holland, and John Deere
  • Oversaw all communication channels between customers and the company's global facilities
  • Organized exhibits and events aimed at promoting company brand.
  • Built and coordinated a local operations team, including sales, customer service, engineering, and quality

Resident sales engineer

VM Motori S.p.A. @ DaimlerChrysler
12.1998 - 09.2004
  • In charge of monitoring the N.A. automotive market and identifying new potential business opportunities.
  • Managed the development and integration of engine control units and calibration, overseeing the process from prototyping to final market release
  • Led program review meetings with customers, managing planned activities and implementing corrective actions as needed
  • In charge of "resident engineering team" in support of Automotive OEM customers.
  • Managed relations with local universities associated to joint research and development projects.

Customer support engineer

VM Motori S.p.A.
09.1997 - 12.1998

Education

International exchange program - Advanced research project sponsored by SAAB aerospace division

Linköping University

Program management certification -

Project Management Institute

Master degree in engineering -

University of Bologna
1997

Skills

  • Market expansion strategies
  • Developing strategic partnerships
  • Proficient in resolving challenges
  • Hands on approach
  • Global interaction skills
  • Positive work ethic
  • Strong ability to adjust to new challenges
  • Cross-functional team engagement
  • Team mentoring
  • Dual nationality in Italy and the USA

Languages

Italian
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Advanced
C1
German
Elementary
A2

Additional Information

During my time in the USA, I voluntarily collaborated with the Italian Consulate and various economic development associations, working closely with the Michigan government to assist overseas companies in understanding the requirements for entering the North American market.


My passions

Family, outdoor activities, mountains, construction, architecture, and cooking

Timeline

Business Development Lead

Enspired GmbH
08.2022 - Current

Founder

GIGICO S.L.
03.2016 - 05.2022

Sales and Business Development Manager

GVS – North America Automotive Division
09.2013 - 11.2014

Sales and Business Development Manager

UFI Filters S.p.A. (USA Subsidiary)
01.2009 - 09.2013

Sales Area Manager

UFI Filters S.p.A. (USA Sunsidiary)
09.2004 - 12.2008

Resident sales engineer

VM Motori S.p.A. @ DaimlerChrysler
12.1998 - 09.2004

Customer support engineer

VM Motori S.p.A.
09.1997 - 12.1998

Program management certification -

Project Management Institute

International exchange program - Advanced research project sponsored by SAAB aerospace division

Linköping University

Master degree in engineering -

University of Bologna
Alberto Alberti