Salvatore Pisanu
Export Manager
URI,SS
Summary
Export & Product Selection Manager with extensive experience in the restaurant and hospitality sector. Salvatore has worked in the industry for many years both in Italy and abroad (England, Ireland, and Spain). Specialised in sourcing agri-food products such as cheeses, cured meats, flours, and fruit and vegetable products. With 15 years of professional experience, he has become an expert in management and sales operations, as well as in food research, selection, and export for high-end gastronomy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Export & Product Selection Manager
Present Collaborations & Key Roles
01.2016 - Current
- Ongoing collaboration with La Bontà Sarde since 2016.
- Over 10 years of collaboration with Guffanti Formaggi for refined cheese selection.
- Collaboration with the University of Medicine of Sassari on food quality and nutritional projects.
- Supplier to Michelin-starred chefs, including Enrico Bartolini.
Deli Counter Manager
Mercato Italiano
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensured food quality control.
- Managed orders and stock.
- Handled customer service.
Co-founder
Artesan Cheese House
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Specialised in cheese production, working with organic raw milk and mastering various cheese-making techniques.
- Managed administrative operations.
- Responsible for retail store management.
Founder – Export & Product Selection Manager
Iknos Ltd
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Expert in food export management and sales.
- Managed clients and suppliers abroad.
- Built strong partnerships with local producers across Italy.
- Specialised in the selection of cheeses, cured meats, and wines for high-end gastronomy (gourmet retail, hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants).
Fruit & Vegetable Department Manager
Supermercato SISA
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted and served customers.
- Managed store logistics, including stock and display of products according to planograms for shelves and refrigerated counters.
- Ensured compliance with safety and hygiene standards (HACCP regulations).
- Handled processing and transformation of fresh produce.
Education
Diploma - Accounting and Business Studies
07.2010
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01.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Sales management
Additional Information
I am attending the Dairy Technician Course at ITS Academy, University of Agriculture of Sassari.
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Deli Counter Manager - Mercato Italiano
03.2022 - 03.2023
Co-founder - Artesan Cheese House
09.2020 - 03.2022
Founder – Export & Product Selection Manager - Iknos Ltd
02.2016 - 06.2020
Export & Product Selection Manager - Present Collaborations & Key Roles
01.2016 - Current
Fruit & Vegetable Department Manager - Supermercato SISA
04.2013 - 01.2014
QQI Talentpool Business School - ,
Kennedy - Diploma, Accounting and Business Studies
Previous Roles
- Waiter and pizza maker for 10 years during studies and summer seasons.
- Seasonal firefighter in Sassari, Porto Torres, and Fertilia Airport (2004–2006).
- Warehouse Operator for Birrificio Dolmen – Managed storage, logistics, and inventory control.
Other Information
- Driving licence: Category B, own vehicle
- HACCP Level 3 Certification
- Currently attending the Dairy Technician Course – ITS Academy, in collaboration with the University of Sassari, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
- References available upon request
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