Business Development Manager

SELF Electronics-Europe; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading lighting solutions provider in Milan is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and support business development. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in the lighting or retail market, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and fluency in both Italian and English. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment and requires a willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Servizi

Opportunity to work in an international team

Participation in global campaigns

Encouragement for fresh ideas

Competenze

• At least 2 years of experience in the lighting or shopfitting industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Mansioni

• Identify potential key clients and decision makers.
• Generate leads and contact prospective customers.
• Nurture relationships with key customer accounts.
• Understand customer needs and respond effectively.
• Prepare presentations and write reports.
• Negotiate pricing with clients.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Proactivity

Teamwork

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Self-Electronics is a specialist in the design and production of innovative commercial LED lighting for the global retail market. With a focus on the latest developments in technology and materials, we offer LED lighting solutions for various applications, including cooler lighting, linear lighting, showcase lighting, trunk lighting, track lighting, and recessed lighting. Our headquarters are based in Ningbo, China, and we have a professional R&D team, an advanced testing laboratory center, and production space of 58,000m². We are well known within the lighting industry as a contributor to national standards for LED lighting fixtures and a holder of VDE TDAP and UL CTDP certificates.

Self-Electronics is looking for a Business Development Manager Italy (BDM).

The BDM will directly report to the Country Manager of Italy and will identify new business opportunities to generate revenue, improve profitability and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential key clients and the decision makers within the client organization
• Generate leads and contact cold calling prospective customers
• Nurture and develop relationships with key customer accounts
• Meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone
• Understand the customers’ needs to respond effectively to their requests
• Prepare presentations and write reports
• Negotiate pricing with clients in line with internal guidelines
• Make sales projections and forecast revenue
• Manage stock effectively
• Meet all reporting deadlines with accuracy (e.g., call reporting, pipeline reporting, etc.)

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the lighting or shopfitting for the retail market
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and open‑minded personality
• Willing to learn and follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in Italian and English; other European languages is a plus
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Why Self-Electronics?

• You will work for an international, fast‑growing lighting brand
• You will become part of a highly skilled and experienced international team
• You will participate in global and local campaigns and be able to influence their success
• You will be encouraged to bring fresh ideas to the table
• You will enjoy a knowledge‑sharing and stimulating environment

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be considered under the terms and conditions of confidentiality in accordance with the regulations of personal data protection.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industry

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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