Sales Representative Lifestyle

Maersk; Milano; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a passionate, commercially driven Sales Representative, Lifestyle to join our Italy team. You will own overall sales relationships and performance for a medium-impact customer portfolio, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to expand opportunities and career development.

The role requires field sales experience, shipping industry familiarity, and fluency in English and Italian. You will work within a dynamic, international environment offering extensive learning and personal

Qualifications

• Dynamic sales professional with field sales experience preferred, in shipping industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Italian; university degree in Economics/Logistics or related.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customers and budget base; pursue and secure business in line with objectives.
• Probe and identify customer needs and provide solutions.
• Build understanding of target customers and the assigned account base.
• Communicate trends, rate changes and policies to accounts.
• Research territory to establish business contacts with potential customers.
• Analyze competitive and industry trends; update CRM tools on time.

Skills

Field sales

Shipping industry

Communication

Customer centricity

English

Italian

MS Office

Education

Economics degree

Logistics degree

Job description

Location: Liguria, Lombardia or Veneto, Italy

Company Overview

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics. We have been industry pioneers for over a century, continuously redefining the boundaries of possibility, setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

What We Offer

Every colleague at Maersk has access to a wide range of wellbeing initiatives, mental health support, and financial advice through our Employee Assistance Program. We are committed to professional growth and development, providing opportunities to build a rewarding career within a truly global organization.

Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and commercially driven Sales Representative, Lifestyle to join our team in Italy. In this role, you will have overall sales responsibility for customer relationships and performance of an assigned customer portfolio for a medium‑impact client base in any size cluster/geographical area. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders, offering a wide range of opportunities to widen your knowledge and experience and creating a strong foundation for successful career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customers and budget base; pursue and secure business in line with business objectives.
• Probe and identify customer needs and provide solutions.
• Build a good understanding of target customers and the assigned account base.
• Communicate significant trends, rate changes and policies to assigned accounts.
• Research and understand the territory to identify and establish business contacts with potential customers.
• Research and analyse competitive and industry trends.
• Ensure customer relationship management tools are updated on time and are of excellent quality.

We Are Looking For

• A dynamic sales professional with experience in field sales or supporting the sales team; ideally your experience comes from the shipping industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively, network, engage and manage stakeholders.
• Customer‑centricity – customer needs are at the heart of your work.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• A confident MS Office user.
• University degree (Economics, Logistics or related) or equivalent experience in sales.

Benefits

A dynamic position with good employment terms and attractive benefits. An international business setting characterized by a high pace and diversity; you will work with highly professional teams, in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well‑rewarded. Diverse local and international career opportunities. Extensive options for learning and personal development.

Recruitment Process

• Submit your application in English.
• If your profile matches the job requirements, a recruiter will contact you to share more about the role and get to know you better.
• If successful, you will discuss the role with the line manager and his team. Every candidate will receive feedback.

Equal Opportunity

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Company Information

A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With a simple end‑to‑end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end‑to‑end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere – all over the world.