Area Sales Manager (Italy And South East Europe)

Riedel - The Wine Glass Company; Sassari; Remoto; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading crystal brand is looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager to oversee sales growth in Italy and South East Europe. The role involves managing distributors and key accounts, conducting tastings, and executing sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have substantial sales experience in relevant industries and be fluent in Italian and English. The position offers a competitive salary, commissions, and dynamic international exposure.

Servizi

Competitive salary plus commission

Company car and travel expense reimbursement

Extensive product and brand training

Competenze

• 5 – 10 years of sales experience in the wine, spirits, luxury goods, or premium consumer products.
• Proven track record in managing distributors and key accounts.
• Fluent in Italian and English; additional languages are an advantage.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies.
• Maintain relationships with distributors and key accounts.
• Organize and host consumer and trade tastings.

Conoscenze

Sales experience in wine or luxury goods

Distributor management

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

CRM tool proficiency

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Area Sales Manager (Italy and mainly but not limited to South East Europe)

Location: Remote / Field-based (Home Office in Italy preferred)

Brands: RIEDEL Group – RIEDEL, SPIEGELAU & NACHTMANN

Reports to : CEO

Languages: First language Italian and fluent in English (mandatory); additional languages an advantage

Employment Type : Full-time

About Us

RIEDEL GROUP - Leading crystal brands in the Wine and Tabletop Industry is seeking for its Regional Sales Director. Our team of international professionals shares a passion for sensory perfection and premium hospitality.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Area Sales Manager to drive growth across Italy and South East Europe. The successful candidate will represent the RSN brands in the assigned territory, managing distributors, key accounts, and on- and off-premise customers. This role requires proactive sales leadership, strong presentation skills, and the ability to conduct educational tastings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional sales strategy in alignment with company objectives.
• Maintain and expand relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and key accounts.
• Organize and host consumer and trade tastings, ensuring brand presentation and education standards are met.
• Monitor and manage distributors in your territory.
• Represent the brand at trade fairs and industry events.
• Be aware of and report trends and activities etc in the markets.
• Ensure all activities and initiatives are aligned with corporate philosophy and legal compliance of each country.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 10 years of sales experience in the wine, spirits, luxury goods, or premium consumer products industries.
• Proven track record in distributor and key account management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident public speaker.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills, self-motivated, and independent.
• Willingness to travel extensively across assigned markets (140+ days per year as per company standard).
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office.
• First language Italian and fluent in English (mandatory). Additional languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus commission structure based on sales performance.
• Company car and travel expense reimbursement according to RTM policy.
• Extensive product and brand training.
• A dynamic international environment within a heritage company known for innovation and design.
• The opportunity to represent world-leading brands in the premium wine and spirits segment.

To Apply

Please send your English CV and cover letter or an application video outlining your motivation and relevant experience to with the subject line “Area Sales Manager – Italy & South East Europe” and quoting ref CS / SMcG / ItalySEE