Business Development Manager - Italy

JR Italy; Cagliari; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global lighting company seeks a Business Development Manager in Cagliari to expand their lighting business. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, possess technical skills, and have a strong sales ability, aimed at driving business growth in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• Driven, experienced, and dedicated with strong abilities in customer service.
• Clear verbal communication with empathy and conciseness.
• Ability to execute and manage internal relationships.

Mansioni

• Execute the commercial policy for the professional lighting channel.
• Develop projects and report in Salesforce.
• Find and develop new customers (installers, contracts, end users).

Conoscenze

Lighting knowledge

Technical skills

Commercial skills

Customer-focused

Persuasive sales skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Strumenti

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in further expanding our lighting business as a “Business Development Manager”?

We are looking for a driven, experienced and dedicated Business Development Manager with a desire to succeed!

Who are you?

Job Context

• Member of the local Opple Europe team
• Direct report to the Country Manager Italy
• Works closely with agencies in the region

Your profile:

• Lighting knowledge
• Technical and commercial skills
• Well-balanced tactical and operational skills
• Customer-focused with a passion for excellent customer service
• Practical, hands-on mentality
• Clear verbal communication including empathy and conciseness
• Persuasive sales skills and influence
• Experience with Salesforce (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Fluent in English and Italian

Personal Attributes:

• Result-oriented with a determination to over-achieve
• Polished, analytical, engaging with excellent interpersonal skills
• Hunter mentality
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Self-starter with a desire to succeed
• High energy levels
• Ability to execute

Your responsibilities:

• Execute the commercial policy for the professional lighting channel
• Build coverage in the assigned region, supporting and monitoring agency work
• Develop a business case with the Country Manager and Head of Sales for expansion
• Find and develop new customers (installers, contracts, end users)
• Develop projects and report in Salesforce
• Provide training to agencies and customers in Italy
• Promote the BLE system and collaborate with agencies and HQ
• Gather market information and communicate with marketing
• Meet targets and budget
• Manage internal relationships across channels and departments

Who are we?

We are a leading global lighting company active in over 70 countries. We seek new talents! Join our energetic team and help us reach our goals in a passionate, fast-growing environment. This is a full-time position in our European team. We look forward to welcoming you!