Sales Manager

Newman Stewart; Perugia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Sales Manager for Southern Italy to maintain and expand key accounts. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in B2B sales, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to enhance customer satisfaction. Proficiency in CRM software and fluency in both English and Italian are essential. Extensive travel is required for the role.

Competenze

• Strong B2B sales background in key account management and customer retention.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Willingness to travel across Southern Italy with a valid driving license.
• Experience in foam or industrial products sector is a plus.

Mansioni

• Strengthen the company’s presence in Southern Italy by maintaining and expanding key accounts.
• Maximize potential of existing customer base and build long-term partnerships.
• Increase customer satisfaction and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
• Contribute to the region’s growth and success.

Conoscenze

B2B sales background

Key account management

Customer retention

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

CRM software proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing

Descrizione del lavoro

Sales Manager (Southern Italy)

Up to €50,000 (dependent upon experience)

Italy

Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of advanced material solutions designed for comfort, durability and functionality, which are used across a broad range of sectors including building & construction, furniture, transport, healthcare and flooring. They are seeking a driven and results-orientated Sales Manager to join their team in Southern Italy. This key role will on focus nurturing and expanding relationships with existing customers in the region.

The Role

The Sales Manager’s purpose is to strengthen the company’s presence in Southern Italy by maintaining and expanding key accounts, maximizing the potential of the existing customer base, and building long-term partnerships. The Sales Manager will work to increase customer satisfaction, identify new opportunities for collaboration, and ultimately contribute to the region’s growth and success.

The ideal candidate will have a strong B2B sales background, particularly in key account management and customer retention. They should possess excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, alongside a self-motivated, resilient, and results-driven mindset. Strong analytical skills are essential for interpreting sales data and market trends to inform strategy. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office is required, along with fluency in English and Italian. Extensive travel across Southern Italy is required, therefore a valid driving license is essential.

A bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing is desirable, as is experience in the foam or industrial products sector. Familiarity with Italian market dynamics, supply chain processes, and sales forecasting would be advantageous.

Requirements

• Strong B2B sales background with experience in key account management and customer retention.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills; self-motivated, resilient, and results-driven.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Ability to travel across Southern Italy; valid driving license.
• Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing.
• Desirable: experience in the foam or industrial products sector.
• Desirable: familiarity with Italian market dynamics, supply chain processes, and sales forecasting.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.