Sales Specialist, Food Solutions

PerkinElmer; Cervia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global leader in food testing solutions is seeking a motivated Sales Specialist to drive sales and manage key relationships within the food industry across North-Center Italy. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and a results-oriented approach. Join a dedicated team committed to your career growth.

Competenze

• 3+ years of successful sales experience, ideally in food testing or processing.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding multimillion-dollar annual sales quotas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow revenue.
• Prospect and maintain relationships with food processors and testing laboratories.
• Build and maintain a robust funnel of opportunities.

Conoscenze

Sales experience in food testing

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Results-oriented mindset

Descrizione del lavoro

Sales Specialist, Food Solutions

Milano Marittima Italy | Remote

Job ID: REQ-054903

PerkinElmer is looking for a motivated, experienced sales professional to accelerate our growth of our Perten and Delta laboratory instrumentation which tests quality and performance in the Food Industry.

The successful candidate for this position will be expected to successfully drive sales growth through hunting for new customers and nurturing existing customers.

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Candidates based in Lombardia will be central to the main customer base and will cover the North-Center of Italy.

Our Team

Perten, a part of PerkinElmer’s Food Solutions business, has a rich 60-year legacy of providing leading testing instrumentation to the food industry, including near-infrared, process NIR, and rheology solutions.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Business Growth – Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow revenue in food testing solutions within your territory.
• Customer Engagement – Prospect, establish, and maintain strong relationships with food processors, testing laboratories, and other key accounts, driving both new business and expansion within existing customers.
• Partner Management – Identify, establish, and manage local distributors and dealers to maximize coverage and sales.
• Pipeline Management – Build and maintain a robust funnel of opportunities, provide accurate forecasts, and consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas.
• Market Expertise – Maintain in-depth knowledge of PerkinElmer/Perten products, as well as competitor offerings, ensuring compelling customer presentations and positioning.
• Thought Leadership – Deliver impactful seminars, product demonstrations, and presentations to educate and engage prospects and customers.
• Ownership & Initiative – Demonstrate accountability for results, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work independently.
• Travel – Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight trips. A valid driver’s license with a strong driving record is required.

Your profile:

• 3+ years of successful sales experience, ideally in food testing, food processing.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding multimillion-dollar annual sales quotas
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships at a high level within large strategic accounts.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and energetic with a results-focused approach to achieving daily goals/activities.
• Aptitude to learn new systems and retain technical information.

Join our Team!

We are strongly committed to the development of your career and giving you opportunities to learn and grow.

We make a difference for you while you make a difference in the world!

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