Regional Sales Manager - Forklift Division

BYD Europe; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to grow its forklift and material handling business in Italy and internationally. The role includes developing sales activities, managing customer relationships, and preparing market analysis. The ideal candidate should have a background in Business or Engineering, strong sales and negotiation skills, and be fluent in English and Italian. This full-time position involves frequent travel.

Competenze

• Experience as a sales manager in the material handling sector is preferred.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Italy and abroad.

Mansioni

• Manage relationships with existing customers and build trust with new ones.
• Promote and sell forklift products to direct customers.
• Prepare sales reports and market analysis for management.

Conoscenze

Sales capabilities

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Customer-centric mindset

Interpersonal skills

Results-driven

Fluent in English and Italian

Advanced proficiency in MS Office

Formazione

Educational background in Business/Economics or Engineering

Strumenti

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks. We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Regional Sales Manager to join our team and help grow our forklifts and material handling equipment business both in Italy and abroad.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate under the supervision of the Country Manager and European Director, both in Italy and internationally
• Support and develop sales activities through the Dealer network across assigned territories
• Promote and sell forklifts products to direct customers
• 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
• 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
• Identify and pursue new B2B opportunities in target markets
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings as needed
• Remain updated on product developments, market trends, and competitors

Qualifications

• Educational background in Business/Economics or Engineering (preferred)
• Experience as a sales Manager in the material handling sector or relevant B2B industries. Knowledge of the forklift/material handling market is a significant advantage
• Strong sales, negotiation, and communication capabilities
• Customer-centric mindset and problem-solving approach
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Honest, resilient, flexible, and open-minded personality
• Results-driven with a clear focus on commercial objectives
• Fluent in English and Italian; knowledge of an additional language is an asset
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel frequently across Italy and abroad
• Experience working in multicultural environments or demonstrated cultural awareness
• Ability 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

Location: Italy
Type of Employment: Full-time