Senior Sales Manager - Italy

DSJ Global; Cremona; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international logistics company is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive growth in their Air and Ocean Freight operations across Italy. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ocean freight and the ambition to lead a growing team. This role offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team culture.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Lucrative commission structure

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Competenze

• Experience in verticals such as food and beverage, project cargo, or luxury goods is advantageous.
• Ideally based in Milan, Tuscany, Venice, Genoa, or Rome.

Mansioni

• Drive the development and growth of multiple products and freight sales strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Italy.

Conoscenze

Strong background in ocean freight

Experience in air freight

Experience in road transport

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description :

Senior Sales Manager (Air & Ocean Freight)

Location :

Italy (Flexible in terms of location)

Our client is an independent international freight forwarder growing in Italy, with strong ties to a global leader in the logistics industry, being part of a larger, well-established group. They maintain their autonomy while leveraging the resources, support, and scale of their parent company to drive growth and success.

This client is seeking a Senior Sales Manager for their expanding Air and Ocean Freight operations. As part of an exciting growth phase, this company is looking for a hands-on senior commercial manager who can work autonomously and develop new verticals. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to play a key role in expanding a thriving logistics business.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Sales Approach : Drive the development and growth of multiple products and freight sales strategies, ensuring consistent business expansion in new and existing markets.
2. Business Development : Establish and grow new verticals, contributing to the company's ambition to expand its footprint in Italy.
3. Client Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including those in specialised sectors such as food and beverage, project cargo, luxury goods, etc.
4. Team Leadership : Support a small but growing team, fostering a collaborative and high-energy sales culture.
5. Market Expansion : Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Italy, with flexibility regarding regions of focus.
6. Collaboration with a global leader : Leverage knowledge and support from a global leader to drive new business and support the company's position in Italy and internationally.

Qualifications :

1. Experience : Strong background in ocean freight; experience in air freight is a plus; experience in road transport is beneficial.
2. Specialisation : Experience or specialization in verticals such as food and beverage, project cargo, or luxury goods is advantageous.
3. Geographic Knowledge : Ideally based in Milan, Tuscany, Venice, Genoa, or Rome, with the ability to grow business in local territories.
4. Ambition & Ethos : A driven, hands-on individual with the ambition to grow and lead within a rapidly expanding business.

What We Offer :

1. Competitive Salary : Based on experience, with a lucrative commission structure.
2. Dynamic Work Environment : Be part of a small, growing, and motivated team in a company with a strong ethos and fighting spirit.
3. Career Growth : Opportunity to lead a division, with potential to expand and manage regional branches long-term.
4. Company Culture : A hands-on, entrepreneurial environment where you will play a pivotal role in the company's expansion and success.

Additional Information :

1. Company Overview : Our client is a small but ambitious company owned by a shipping giant. If you are a motivated and experienced senior sales professional with a passion for logistics and a strong ocean freight background, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an expanding division of a global logistics leader.