Job description
To accelerate its market penetration in Italy, Otoqi is looking for a Sales Manager that will be the mind and soul of a local sales team of 5 FTE. The Sales Manager will play a key role in managing the team and directly contributing to the sales strategy and execution.
Main Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Market Development
- Define and execute the sales strategy for the Italian market, aligned with HQ objectives.
- Identify high-potential market segments, key accounts, and growth opportunities.
- Build a strong client portfolio and develop long-term, strategic business relationships.
Sales & Account Management Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of sales and account management professionals in Italy.
- Set clear performance objectives, monitor KPIs, and provide continuous coaching.
- Design and deliver training modules to help the team grow, sharpen their sales skills, and achieve higher performance.
- Foster a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative team culture.
Sales Execution & Business Development
- Actively contribute to prospection, including outbound outreach to generate new opportunities.
- Oversee the full sales cycle, from lead generation and prospection to negotiation and closing.
- Understand customer needs and position Otoqi’s value proposition effectively to address them.
- Participate in strategic sales meetings with top clients and key accounts.
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations and Customer Success teams to ensure a seamless commercial approach and high customer satisfaction.
Expected outcomes
- Achieve (and exceed) sales targets.
- Expansion of the client portfolio and development of strategic business relationships.
- Demonstrate strong closing skills, ensuring consistent achievement of revenue targets.
- Continuous improvement of team performance through structured coaching and training.
- High customer satisfaction, with strengthened retention rates.
Your profile
- Strong sales experience (6+ years, including at least 2 years in management) in a B2B environment, with a strong drive for prospecting and closing deals.
- Results-oriented: Strong capacity to meet and exceed sales targets while optimizing sales processes.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to mentor the team, with a strong team spirit and positive influence.
- Strategic mindset and adaptability: Ability to analyze the market and adjust sales strategies based on evolving needs.
- Languages skills: Mandatory spoken/written English and Italian proficiency (C1).
Nice To have
- Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot): comfortable with commercial management tools to monitor and optimize team and sales performance.
- Experience in the Automotive industry or 3PL Services.
- Experience in start-up/scale-up.
Values at Otoqi
- Innovation: We revolutionize automotive logistics sector by bringing innovative solutions to the challenges of the automotive industry.
- Customer Focus: We believe that fostering strong relationships and satisfaction of our Customers is the cornerstone of our success, built on principles of trust and transparency.
- Team spirit: Team spirit and collaboration is a cornerstone of our DNA, promoting team activities to foster this company asset.
- Determination: We are relentless and resolute, always willing to make the extra mile.
What else we offer
- Career development: Otoqi values initiative and autonomy, providing an environment conducive to your personal and professional growth.
- International environment: Join a company with operations in France, Italy, and Germany, with plans for further international expansion.
- Flexible work policy: Flexible/hybrid remote working policy, promoting a balance between professional excellence and private life.
Other details and perks
- Contract type: 3 livello CCNL Commercio
- Meal vouchers: Meal tickets of 8/day
- Full Telephone plan to be used for work and personal use if you want
- Additional perks: Take advantage of various benefits that support your well-being at Otoqi, like mental health coaching plan, snacks and fresh fruit every day and learning budget.
Interview Process
- A phone interview with Hermine - Talent Acquisition Manager (30')
- An interview with Marco - General Manager (1h)
- Short logic test (30’)
- A technical interview with Jonathan - Chief Growth Officer (1h)