Italian-Speaking Sales & Business Development Assistant

Kanadevia Inova; Zürich; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inova Academy development

Central location

International team

Career development

Modern infrastructure

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova, a global leader in sustainable waste infrastructure, seeks an Italian-speaking Sales & Business Development Assistant to support BD, regional growth and sales teams. You will coordinate meetings, manage timesheets and expenses, and assist in tender/document preparation in English and Italian.

A proactive, reliable individual with strong communication skills will thrive in this international, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Commercial training or equivalent qualification in business administration, sales support or a related field.
• Initial experience in administration, sales support, customer service or a similar role is an advantage.
• Fluent English and Italian; German is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with SharePoint and other digital tools is beneficial.
• Well-organised, reliable and detail-oriented, with strong communication and service skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and eager to learn in an international, fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to Business Development, Regional Growth and Sales teams.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, calendars, business travel and related follow-up activities.
• Manage timesheets, expenses and purchase-to-pay processes in IFS.
• Support the preparation and formatting of tender, qualification and sales documentation in English and Italian.
• Coordinate routine client and business-partner correspondence and maintain accurate records, contact information and shared content.
• Support visitors and hospitality arrangements, collaborate with other assistants and provide cover when required.

Skills

Fluent English

Italian language

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Education

Business administration training

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Kanadevia Inova, a global leader in sustainable waste infrastructure, seeks an Italian-speaking Sales & Business Development Assistant to support BD, regional growth and sales teams. You will coordinate meetings, manage timesheets and expenses, and assist in tender/document preparation in English and Italian.

A proactive, reliable individual with strong communication skills will thrive in this international, fast-paced setting.