Export Sales Representative – Industrial Software (MES)

Steel Projects; Alessandria; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading industrial technology firm is seeking an experienced Export Sales Representative to expand its presence in Italy and beyond. This role involves significant travel and a focus on selling manufacturing execution systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of B2B sales experience, fluency in Italian and English, and a professional level in German. A favorable salary structure with bonuses based on performance will be offered, alongside a flexible remote work environment.

Servizi

Company car

Mobile phone

Laptop

Performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible remote work environment

Supportive team culture

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in B2B sales.
• Good understanding of MES solutions and industrial processes.
• Willingness to travel extensively across assigned regions.

Mansioni

• Develop strategic sales plan for assigned regions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with existing clients.
• Conduct market research and prepare sales forecasts.

Conoscenze

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Professional level in German

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Location : North Italy (with travel across Germany and Eastern Europe)

Reports to : Sales Manager

Languages Required : Italian, English (mandatory); German (Mandatory)

Travel Requirement : 70% of the time for the first few months, then around 50% of the time

Begining : As soon as possible

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Export sales representative to expand our presence in Italy, Germany, and parts of Eastern Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software, managing existing accounts, and driving new business opportunities. This role requires a high level of autonomy, frequent travel, and strong communication skills in multiple languages as well as good understanding of software and industrial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply a strategic sales plan to develop the assigned regions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, generating leads and closing deals.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Conduct client visits (70%-50% travel required) to present our MES solutions and understand customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and technical support, to feedback customer demands.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
• Prepare regular reports and sales forecasts for the Sales Manager.
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to expand brand visibility.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in industrial software or manufacturing technology.
• Good understanding of MES solutions and industrial processes.
• Fluency in Italian and English (mandatory); Professional level in German is required
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex sales cycle.
• Willingness to travel extensively across assigned regions (50% of the time).
• Strong reporting and analytical skills.
• High degree of autonomy and ability to work with a remote team and manager
• Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field is preferred. But experience can replace a diploma.

What We Offer

• Company car, mobile phone, and laptop provided.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. (Fixed salary / commission ratio : between 30% / 70% and 40% / 60%)
• Opportunities for career growth in an expanding international company.
• Flexible remote work environment with significant autonomy.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for industrial technology, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our dynamic team.

Begining : As soon as possible