General Sales Manager

Confidential Jobs; Milano; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based incentives

High visibility strategic leadership role

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead and expand operations in Italy, focusing on sales growth and business development. This role offers the chance to join a well-established international company amid its expansion into the Italian market.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a leadership role within a B2B environment, excellent knowledge of the Italian market, and is fluent in both Italian and English. A competitive compensation package is part of the offer, along with a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager, Country Manager, or Sales Director in a B2B environment.
• Strong track record in sales leadership and business development.
• Excellent understanding of the Italian market and customer dynamics.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Experience in managing P&L and driving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and drive revenue growth.
• Manage and develop the sales team, setting KPIs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead go-to-market initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Report directly to the regional leadership team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business development

Team management

Strategic thinking

Customer dynamics knowledge

Job description

Industry: B2B and B2C / Industrial / Services

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to lead and expand our operations in Italy, with a strong focus on sales growth and business development. This is an opportunity to join a well-established international company entering a new phase of expansion in the Italian market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and drive revenue growth across key business segments.
• Manage and develop the sales team, setting clear KPIs and performance goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with global standards and local market needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead go-to-market initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, marketing, HR) to ensure operational excellence.
• Report directly to the regional leadership team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager, Country Manager, or Sales Director in a B2B environment.
• Strong track record in sales leadership, business development, and team management.
• Excellent understanding of the Italian market and customer dynamics.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution skills.
• Experience in managing P&L and driving profitability.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance‑based incentives.
• Strategic leadership role with high visibility.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of a respected international brand in Italy.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.