Field Sales & Brand Ambassador - Greater Bologna

Edgard & Cooper | B Corp; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pet food company is looking for a Field Sales & Brand Ambassador in the Greater Bologna region. You will establish partnerships with pet shops, promote our brand, and drive local sales. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of sales experience, fluent in Italian and English, with strong communication skills. This role offers a permanent full-time contract and various benefits including a company car and performance bonus.

Servizi

Salary plus performance bonus

Company car and fuel card

Permanent full-time contract

Supportive, values-driven environment

Company retreats

Pet food allowance

Volunteering days

Wellbeing programs

Gym membership

Learning opportunities

Competenze

• At least 1 year of experience in field sales or account management.
• Excellent communication skills and passion for connecting with people.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Valid driver’s license and proximity to Bologna.

Mansioni

• Identify and establish partnerships with pet shops and stores in your region.
• Convince store owners of the benefits of our products.
• Set up displays, run tastings, and promote local campaigns.
• Train store staff about our products.
• Provide local market insights and feedback.
• Organize and participate in local events.
• Represent Edgard & Cooper in the community.
• Report on activities and sales performance.

Conoscenze

Field sales experience

Communication skills

Fluency in Italian

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Field Sales & Brand Ambassador - Greater Bologna

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Position: Field Sales & Brand Ambassador - Greater Bologna

Location: Italy, Greater Bologna Region

About Us: Since 2016, Edgard & Cooper has been committed to creating pet food that is good for pets and the planet. With 200 employees and as part of the B Corp movement, we are passionate about our mission.

Role Overview: We seek a natural connector to grow our presence in Bologna. You will build relationships with retail partners, scout new locations, and promote our brand through local events and store support.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify and establish partnerships with pet shops and stores in your region.
2. Convince store owners of the benefits of our products.
3. Set up displays, run tastings, and promote local campaigns.
4. Train store staff about our products.
5. Provide local market insights and feedback.
6. Organize and participate in local events.
7. Represent Edgard & Cooper in the community.
8. Report on activities and sales performance.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in field sales or account management.
• Excellent communication skills and passion for connecting with people.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Tech-savvy, especially with MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license and proximity to Bologna.

Additional Info: Candidates must have the right to work in Italy; visa sponsorship is not available. Fluency in English is required for internal communication.

Benefits:

• Salary plus performance bonus.
• Company car and fuel card.
• Permanent full-time contract.
• Supportive, values-driven environment.
• Company retreats, pet food allowance, volunteering days, wellbeing programs, gym membership, and learning opportunities.

Hiring Process:

1. HR video call (30 min)
2. Sales Lead Italy video call (30 min)
3. Case study with Sales & Marketing Leads
4. Final interview with Sales Lead Italy
5. European Sales Lead video call (30 min)

Start Date: Flexible, based on candidate availability.

Our Values: We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

No agencies or recruiters, please. Only applications in English will be considered.