As Country Manager Italy, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and strengthening Globachem’s market position in Italy. You will develop strong, long‑term relationships with key distribution partners and ensure that our customers experience Globachem’s values of quality, service, and partnership.
Responsibilities
- Sales and expand market share for Globachem’s crop protection products in Italy, driving customer intimacy and delivering tailored service.
- Build and maintain a selective, trusted network of distributors, fostering close collaboration and ensuring mutual success.
- Produce accurate sales forecasts and identify new business opportunities by leveraging customer insights, competitor intelligence, and market trends.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams — Customer Service, Marketing, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, and more — to deliver outstanding service and share valuable market insights with HQ.
- Represent Globachem in the Italian market as a trusted ambassador of our brand and values.
- Report directly to the Sales Lead Southern Europe and contribute actively within the global Sales & Marketing team.
Profile
- Hold a master’s degree in Bioscience Engineering, Agronomy, or an equivalent field.
- Demonstrate a proven and successful track record in sales of crop protection products and bring at least 7 years of industry experience.
- Have a deep understanding of the Italian agricultural sector, including market dynamics, farming practices, and key crops.
- Excel in commercial and technical negotiation skills with a consultative, customer‑oriented approach.
- Have excellent communication skills and be fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
- Be proactive, autonomous, and results‑driven, with a hands‑on \\"can‑do\\" attitude.
- Be based in Italy and able to travel frequently within the region and abroad; regular visits to headquarters in Sint‑Truiden (Belgium) are part of the role.
- Embrace our FRAMILY values: Fun, Respect, Ambition, teaMwork, Innovation, fLexibility, and familY.