Entrepreneur based in Milan, Lugano and Paris, with extensive experience in developing and managing businesses. Skilled in sales strategy and operations, team leadership and international business development. Described as positive, kind, determined, and reliable. Currently advising companies seeking to expand and manage their sales network.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024 – Present | Nota-Bene Sagl, Lugano/Agno (CH)
Owner – BD & Sales Support Consultancy
- Advising international companies on sales network expansion
- Business development strategies and implementation
2013 – 2024 | Plastart Suisse Sagl, Lugano/Vezia (CH)
Co-Owner & CEO – Design Furniture Retail
- Managed all operations (front-office and back-office)
- People management of retail sales teams
2008 – 2013 | Openspace Immobili, Desenzano del Garda (IT)
Owner & Manager – Real Estate
- Real estate transactions, client relationship management
- Marketing and business development
2007 – 2008 | Jofrè Luxury Store, Barcelona (ES)
Customer Advisor – Fashion Retail
2001 – 2006 | Ex Boutique, Trento (IT)
Owner & Manager – Fashion Retail
- Managed luxury fashion brands: Paul Smith, Dolce & Gabbana,
Dsquared2, Vivienne Westwood, Etro, Yohji Yamamoto
1995 – 2001 | Il 37, Trento (IT)
OwneBuyer & Visual Merchandiser – Fashion Retail
- Selected and managed luxury brands: Fay, Tod’s, Etro,
Roberto Cavalli, Versace, D&G
EDUCATION
2025
Ecole du Louvre, Paris (FR)
Course in Contemporary Art
2022
Kellogg School of Management, NWU, Chicago (US)
Digital Marketing Strategies Executive Certificate
2009
Chamber of Commerce, Trento (IT)
Real Estate Agent Certificate
1993–1995
Tecnico-Commercial Institute A. Tambosi, Trento (IT)
Business Administration & Management
NATIONALITY
ITALIAN
(C permit in Switzerland)
DRIVING LICENCE:
B
LANGUAGES
Italian: Mother Tongue
English: Upper-Intermediate
Spanish: Upper-Intermediate
French: Intermediate
German: School Level
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Sales, accounting and administrative
software (Power BI, Excel)
INTEREST
Art, culture & travel (50 countries visited), running, cycling, swimming
REFERENCES
Mr. Marco Nicola
Mr. Etienne Jacques
- Via S.Rocco 2, 6983 Lugano/Magliaso, CH
- stefano.zanotelli@gmail.com
- +41 76 426 30 75