Network & Sales Coordinator - Forklift Equipment

Byd Company; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Europe is expanding its Forklift Equipment division and seeks a Network & Sales Coordinator in Milan to accelerate sales across Italy and Europe. You will promote forklifts to direct customers and support dealer networks while visiting clients and identifying opportunities.

Fluency in English and Italian is required, with a background in Business or Engineering preferred. This full-time role offers exposure to a growing green-energy business with global trade knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales in material handling or relevant B2B industries.
• Fluency in English and Italian; another language is a plus.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Customer-centric mindset and problem-solving approach.
• Knowledge of forklifts/material handling markets is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell forklifts to direct customers.
• Support and develop sales activities through the Dealer network across territories.
• Visit clients and provide commercial support; identify sales opportunities.
• Manage relationships with existing customers and build trust with new ones.
• Attend industry events and meetings; report on progress and market trends.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Customer focus

International mindset

Education

Business/Engineering background

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About BYD

Our Purpose is to

CCNL Metalworkers

Location: Milan

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

About The Job

BYD is a global leader in green energy and electric mobility, and our Forklift Division is expanding rapidly across Europe. We're looking for an ambitious and motivated Network & Sales Coordinator - Forklift Equipment to join our team and help grow our forklifts and material handling equipment business both in Italy and abroad.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell forklifts products to direct customers.
• Support and develop sales activities through the Dealer network across assigned territories.
• Support the local dealer network by visiting clients, providing commercial support, and identifying sales opportunities.
• Manage relationships with existing customers and build trust with new ones.
• Visit key customers to strengthen business relationships and promote solutions and sales.
• Operate under the supervision of the Country Manager and European Director, both in Italy and internationally.
• Identify and pursue new B2B opportunities in target markets.
• Meet and exceed commercial targets set by the Country Manager and European Director and provide regular reports.
• Understand customer needs and offer tailored solutions from our product portfolio.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and market analysis for the Country Manager and European Director.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings as needed.
• Remain updated on product developments, market trends, and competitors.

Requirements

• Educational background in Business/Economics or Engineering (preferred)
• Fluent in English and Italian: knowledge of an additional language is an asset.
• Experience as a sales in the material handling sector or relevant B2B industries. Knowledge of the forklifts/material handling markets is a significant advantage.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and communication capabilities.
• Customer-centric mindset and problem-solving approach.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.Honest, resilient, flexible, and open-minded personality.
• Results-driven with a clear focus on commercial objectives.
• Willingness to build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor to senior dealer management.
• International mindset with business maturity and understanding of global trade dynamics.

Type of Employment

Full-time