
Francesco User
@francescouser5
I develop international B2B opportunities, distributors, and export markets.
What I'm looking for
I'm developing international B2B opportunities at Mac Due, identifying and acquiring foreign distributors for industrial packaging machinery and components. I conduct market research, qualify prospects, manage outreach, and track negotiations and commercial outcomes.
My experience across Italy and Japan combines export sales, cross-cultural communication, and Japanese business etiquette. I work professionally in Italian, English, Japanese, and Spanish.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
International Business Development Specialist
Mac Due
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Developing a new international B2B business model focused on identifying, evaluating and acquiring foreign distributors. Conducting market research and managing B2B outreach for industrial packaging machinery.
Barista
Segafredo Zanetti
Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)
Managed daily customer service in a high-traffic international hub in Shinjuku. Handled cash management and optimized service speed during peak hours.
Sales Assistant
Nino and Friends
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Facilitated high-end sales by providing expert product descriptions to international tourists in English, Japanese and Italian. Handled cash management and stock replenishment.
Event Steward & Receptionist
VivaEvents
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Provided reception and information services during international trade fairs. Managed crowd flow and security for major public events.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Master of Arts, Languages, Economies & Institutions of Asia (Japan)
2023 -
Activities and societies: Exchange Program: Keio University, Tokyo (2025). Specialized in Business Japanese: Keigo, corporate etiquette, formal correspondence and professional networking. Core coursework: Political Economy, Corporate Management & Marketing, Japanese Economic Law, Business Ecosystems, International Institutions, Principles of Economics.
Master’s degree in Languages, Economies & Institutions of Asia (Japan), including an exchange program at Keio University in Tokyo and specialization in Business Japanese.
University of Bologna
Bachelor of Arts, Languages, Markets & Cultures of Asia
2019 - 2023
Activities and societies: Overseas Program: Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo (2022 – 2023). Focus on Japanese language and society, cross-cultural and international communication.
Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Markets & Cultures of Asia, with an overseas program at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo and focus on Japanese language and society.
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