Sales Representative (f/m/x) for Italy (Freelance)

Kare; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average commission

Entrepreneurial freedom

Dynamic work environment

Training programs

Job summary

KARE is seeking a Sales Representative on a freelance basis to drive B2B and franchise growth in Italy. You will manage relationships with existing customers and actively recruit new partners to widen the franchise network. A self-employed setup and travel within Italy are expected. English and Italian fluency are required, with additional languages a plus.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurial freedom, commission-based earnings, and an exciting, creative work environment in a growing design brand.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Italian is required.
• Experience in home furnishings sector is preferred.
• Self-motivated and commercially minded with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers to expand partnerships.
• Significantly grow revenue and market share through B2B and franchise expansion in Italy.
• Acquire new customers in B2B and contract business and promote franchise opportunities.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Vocational training in business

Job description

KARE – a leader in its segment of the market – is a privately owned company with international operations in the field of furniture, lighting and furnishing accessories. With its ‘Joy of living’ slogan the company markets unconventional furnishing design at attractive prices under its own KARE brand since 1981. Today the company counts more than 200 shops in 50 countries.

To support our international sales team, we are currently seeking for a Sales Representative (*) for B2B & Franchise in Italy on a freelance basis.

*) Gender doesn't matter, the main thing is motivation

Your tasks:

• Customer Relations: Maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing customers to further expand partnerships


• Revenue Growth and B2B/Franchise Expansion: Significantly increasing revenue and market share, as well as actively promoting and expanding the franchise system in Italy


• Acquisition: Attracting new customers in the B2B and contract business, implementing shop-in-shop spaces, and acquiring new franchise partners

That's why you fit into our team:

• Profile: You live in Italy, enjoy traveling, and work on a self-employed basis


• Qualifications: You have completed vocational training in business and have experience in the home furnishings sector


• Languages: You are fluent in English, Italian; knowledge of additional languages is a plus


• Personality: You have a positive demeanor and a charismatic, engaging personality


• Strengths: You are reliable, ambitious, goal-oriented, and highly self-motivated


• Negotiation Skills: You impress with your smart, confident communication and negotiation skills, as well as your entrepreneurial mindset


• Team Player: You value teamwork and prioritize shared success


• Self-Organization: You take the initiative and plan and organize your tasks and goals efficiently and in a structured manner


• Passion: Enthusiasm for design and interior decoration, as well as a keen sense of exceptional taste and style

We offer you:

• Above-average, performance-based commission


• Entrepreneurial freedom in your own territory


• An exciting and responsible position in a dynamic environment


• The opportunity to actively contribute to the development and expansion of the business in Italy


• An inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, team spirit, and initiative


• KARE Academy at headquarters, offering a wide range of training programs