Bilingual Sales Representative - Italian Speaking

Sandhills East; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission pay

Training & development

International travel

Team environment

Job summary

Sandhills Global in Manchester is seeking an Italian-speaking Sales Representative to join our international sales team. You will manage and grow business across Italian-speaking territories, promoting Sandhills' advertising products and cloud-based technology services to new and existing customers.

You will travel regularly (about one week per month) within Italian-speaking territories, building long-term client partnerships while striving to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales, business development, or customer-facing commercial role.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to generating new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the trucking, construction, and agricultural equipment sectors.
• Promote and sell Sandhills' advertising products and cloud-based technology services to prospective customers.
• Conduct outbound sales activities, including telephone prospecting and customer outreach.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers to support their ongoing business objectives.
• Provide consultative support by educating customers on the full range of Sandhills products and services available to them.
• Manage customer accounts effectively, ensuring excellent service and delivering measurable results.
• Travel regularly to meet with clients and strengthen business relationships. Travel around one week per month within Italian-speaking territories.

Skills

Italian language

English language

Sales experience

Target achievement

Relationship building

Negotiation

Driving licence

Job description

For nearly 50 years, Sandhills Global has been delivering innovative products and services to the trucking, construction, agriculture, aviation, technology, and heavy equipment industries. Our portfolio includes industry-leading trade publications, digital marketplaces, and cloud-based technology solutions designed to help businesses grow and succeed.

With offices across the globe, including Sandhills East in Manchester, we combine decades of industry expertise with ongoing investment in cutting-edge technologies, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner and global leader in the markets we serve.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Italian-speaking Sales Representative to join our successful international sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, achieving targets, and developing long-term client partnerships.

You will be responsible for managing and growing business across Italian-speaking territories, helping customers maximise the value of our advertising and technology solutions while contributing to the continued growth of Sandhills Global.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the trucking, construction, and agricultural equipment sectors.
• Promote and sell Sandhills' advertising products and cloud-based technology services to prospective customers.
• Conduct outbound sales activities, including telephone prospecting and customer outreach.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers to support their ongoing business objectives.
• Provide consultative support by educating customers on the full range of Sandhills products and services available to them.
• Manage customer accounts effectively, ensuring excellent service and delivering measurable results.
• Travel regularly to meet with clients and strengthen business relationships. Travel requirements are typically around one week per month, subject to business needs, and will primarily be within Italian-speaking territories.
• Fluent in both Italian and English (spoken and written).
• Previous experience in a sales, business development, or customer-facing commercial role.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to generating new business opportunities.
• Full, clean UK or EU driving licence.
• Ability to commute to our Manchester city centre office.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in developing new business through prospecting and account management.

What We Offer

• Commission structure with excellent earning potential.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
• International travel opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sandhills Global is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.