Job Description :
Senior Sales Manager (Air & Ocean Freight)
Location :
Italy (Flexible in terms of location)
Our client is an independent international freight forwarder that is expanding in Italy. They are part of a larger, well-established group in the logistics industry, leveraging their parent company's resources to drive growth. They seek a Senior Sales Manager to develop their Air and Ocean Freight operations, working autonomously to expand new verticals. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual eager to grow within a dynamic logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement sales strategies for multiple products and freight services to ensure business growth in new and existing markets.
- Establish and expand new verticals, contributing to the company's growth in Italy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including those in sectors like food and beverage, project cargo, and luxury goods.
- Support and lead a small sales team, fostering a collaborative and energetic sales culture.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Italy, with flexibility regarding regional focus.
- Leverage support from a global leader to drive new business and strengthen the company's market position both locally and internationally.
Qualifications :
- Strong experience in ocean freight; experience in air freight and road transport is a plus.
- Experience or specialization in verticals such as food and beverage, project cargo, or luxury goods is advantageous.
- Ideally based in Milan, Tuscany, Venice, Genoa, or Rome, with the ability to develop business in local territories.
- A driven, proactive individual with ambition to grow and lead within a rapidly expanding company.
What We Offer :
- Competitive salary based on experience, with a lucrative commission structure.
- Dynamic work environment within a motivated team committed to growth.
- Opportunities for career advancement, including leading regional branches.
- A hands-on, entrepreneurial company culture focused on expansion and success.
Additional Information :
- Our client is a small but ambitious company owned by a global shipping giant. They seek a motivated senior sales professional with logistics experience and a strong ocean freight background to make a significant impact in their expanding division.