LUIGI AGOSTO
LUGANO
Summary
International B2B Sales Professional with 10+ years of experience in business development, negotiation, and client portfolio management. Proven ability to expand markets, secure long-term partnerships, and close cross-border commercial agreements. Now seeking to apply strong commercial and negotiation skills in a new industry.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales & Trading Manager
HIDES SKINS & COMMODITIES S A
ASCONA, Switzerland
12.2013 - 02.2026
- Assisted in managing international client portfolio.
- Supported negotiation of commercial agreements with suppliers and buyers.
- Helped conduct on-site quality control at supplier warehouses.
- Aided in managing export documentation process for international shipments.
- Coordinated logistics activities to ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
- Supervised staff and assisted in operational workflows.
Partner – Business Development
TRE A S.A.S
GENOA
06.2007 - 06.2013
- Secured exclusive representation mandates from international suppliers (Northern Europe, USA, Mexico, Colombia)
- Developed the Italian market through direct B2B sales
- Negotiated contracts and managed long-term client relationships
- Built and expanded commercial network
Partner
IL RISTORANTE S.N.C
SERRAVALLE SCRIVIA
06.2003 - 04.2007
- Managed procurement and supplier negotiations
- Oversaw staff operations and customer service
- Responsible for import operations (meat & wine from Argentina)
Apprenticeship
STUDIO DI PERITI
GENOA
09.2002 - 02.2003
- Supported leather quality assessment and technical evaluations
- Assisted in dispute analysis between buyers and sellers
Education
UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA - accounting
ITS C. ROSSELLI
GENOASkills
- B2B Sales & Business Development
- International Negotiation
- Client Acquisition & Account Management
- Market Expansion
- Contract Negotiation
- Relationship Management
- Commercial Strategy & Closing
- International Trade & Supply Chain Coordination
Languages
Inglese
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spagnolo
Intermediate
B1
Hobbies and Interests
- International travel
- Padel
- Crossfit
Additional Information
Intermediate level in Microsoft Excel and Word
Timeline
Sales & Trading Manager
HIDES SKINS & COMMODITIES S A
12.2013 - 02.2026
Partner – Business Development
TRE A S.A.S
06.2007 - 06.2013
Partner
IL RISTORANTE S.N.C
06.2003 - 04.2007
Apprenticeship
STUDIO DI PERITI
09.2002 - 02.2003
UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA - accounting
ITS C. ROSSELLI