Sales Manager Italy - Water Treatment Solutions

Mackinnon Bruce International; Padova; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in membrane technology is seeking a Sales Manager to drive market growth in Italy. This role involves expanding customer relationships, managing sales operations, and contributing to strategic initiatives in a sustainability-driven sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, a relevant degree, and the ability to navigate the technical landscape of membrane solutions.

Servizi

Competitive compensation and attractive benefits

Opportunities for professional development

International collaboration

Access to employee benefits like pension plans and health offers

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in a technical or industrial environment.
• Experience in membrane filtration or water treatment sector is essential.
• Business-fluent in English; additional European languages advantageous.

Mansioni

• Manage and expand sales in Italy, identifying market opportunities.
• Develop new business and grow customer relationships across Italy.
• Conduct technical product presentations and training workshops.

Conoscenze

B2B sales

Customer-centric approach

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Formazione

University degree in process or environmental engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Business administration

Strumenti

CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Descrizione del lavoro

Location : Italy | Membrane Solutions | Sales & Key Account Management | Full-time | Permanent

Expand Market Reach for Membrane Technologies – Drive Regional Growth in Italy

Role Summary

As Sales Manager (Multi-country) within our Membrane Solutions business unit, you will be responsible for managing and expanding sales in Italy. You will identify market opportunities, build and strengthen customer relationships, and position our client as a trusted partner for membrane-based water treatment solutions. Working closely with regional teams and global functions, you will help shape our long-term success in one of the most dynamic and sustainability-driven sectors of our portfolio.

Your Tasks

• Develop new business and grow existing customer relationships across Italy
• Understand customer needs and application requirements to recommend tailored membrane solutions
• Contribute to the regional sales strategy and support marketing and customer retention initiatives
• Handle product certifications, quality documentation, and company accreditation processes for key markets
• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to support pricing and positioning strategies
• Manage day-to-day sales operations including offer creation, order follow-up, customer support, and complaint handling
• Conduct technical product presentations, training workshops, and represent our client at trade fairs and seminars
• Collaborate with Product Management and Technical Teams on pilot projects, product adaptations, and design support
• Act as a regional liaison and provide hands-on support across countries when needed

Your Profile

Education :

University degree in process or environmental engineering or a related technical field (Master’s degree is a plus) or business administration

Work experience :

At least 5 years of sales experience in a technical or industrial environment

Experience in the membrane filtration or water treatment sector

Professional expertise :

• Proven track record in B2B sales
• Strong knowledge of membrane technologies, system applications, and market requirements
• Skilled in CRM systems such as Salesforce
• Experience with pricing strategies, competitive analysis, and project-based sales cycles
• Confident in delivering product training, workshops, and high-level customer interactions

Languages :

Business-fluent English (written and spoken); additional European languages are advantageous

Personality :

• Customer-centric and consultative approach to sales
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across cultures and functions
• High level of self-motivation, resilience, and adaptability
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capability
• Willingness to travel as needed (approx. 30–50%)

What We Offer

• A key sales role in a growing, innovation-driven business unit focused on sustainability
• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and international collaboration
• A culture of openness, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Access to employee benefits including pension plans, health offers, and corporate discounts