Distribution Sales Manager - Italy & Balkans

JR Italy; Ancona; Remoto; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Sales Manager to lead business development in Italy and the Balkans. This field-based role focuses on building strong relationships with key distributors, driving sales of a comprehensive product catalog, and enhancing customer satisfaction. With a commitment to safety and teamwork, the company offers competitive compensation, a company car, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the industrial fluids sector.

Servizi

Company car

Fuel card

Laptop

Paid volunteering leave

Continuous training tools

Competenze

• 3+ years in distribution channel sales in industrial fluids or similar.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Mansioni

• Develop business in the Italian & Balkans region for the full product catalog.
• Ensure strong relationships with key customer contacts.

Conoscenze

Sales Management

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

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Distribution Sales Manager - Italy & Balkans, Ancona

Client:

Quaker Houghton

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Yes

Job Reference:

7146478362502889472337131

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable new approaches for a positive future. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do. Grow where your contributions will matter.

As Sales Manager, you will be the main contact for key distributor accounts in the ITALY & BALKANS territory. Your focus will be on business development for our full product catalog, driving cross-selling and elevating customer satisfaction. Our customers’ success is our own.

What do we offer?

• Competitive pay + bonus & rewards program.
• Company car, fuel card, phone, laptop & all necessary equipment for remote working.
• 2 annual days paid volunteering leave.
• Dress for the day policy
• Access to real career growth opportunities in the commercial or other related areas of interest.
• QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels.

What will you do?

• Develop business within the non-direct sales channel in the Italian & Balkans region for the full product catalog.
• Ensure strong relationships with key customer contacts to increase customer satisfaction and cross-selling success.
• Collaborate with the QH Fluid Intelligence Solutions team regarding equipment sales.
• Work with Commercial Operations, Strategic Marketing, Product Application, and Technical Service teams to meet customer satisfaction and business goals.
• Align with the Regional Commercial Director and the Non-Direct Sales Director to follow corporate strategy, set goals, and report on business opportunities.
• Develop and monitor commercial sales revenue forecasts.
• Drive value-added sales practices and continuous process improvement.
• Monitor market players, industry trends, and regional regulations.
• This is a field-based role with travel within the territory.

What are we looking for?

• At least 3 years' distribution channel sales experience in the industrial fluids, metalworking, or industrial chemical industry, preferably in lubricants, grease, coolants, forging, diecasting, or similar products. A dynamic technical sales professional with excellent communication and presentation skills to build strong trust-based relationships.
• No team management experience required.
• Languages: Italian and English at a professional level.
• Remote, field-based role in Italy, preferably northern region for better work-life balance.
• Safety Conscious – Safety is at the core of our culture.
• Teamwork, influence, results-oriented, strategic thinking, problem-solving, customer focus.

About Us

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids, present in over 40 countries, continually improving and innovating to help the world’s manufacturers stay ahead. Our chemists, engineers, and industry experts partner with customers to improve operations for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with Integrity.

These values guide our decisions, actions, and relationships, fostering a safer, stronger company committed to integrity and excellence.