Senior Sales Manager - Italy

DSJ Global; Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia; Ibrido; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A burgeoning logistics company in Italy is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive the growth of their Air and Ocean Freight operations. The role involves developing new business verticals, managing key client relationships, and leading a sales team. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in ocean freight, and experience in food & beverage or luxury goods is beneficial. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for significant career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Servizi

Competitive salary with commission

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Competenze

• Strong background in ocean freight and business development.
• Experience in sectors like food & beverage, project cargo, or luxury goods.
• Ideally based in key Italian regions for business growth.

Mansioni

• Drive the growth of freight products and sales strategies.
• Establish new business verticals for expansion.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Lead and support a growing sales team.
• Identify new business opportunities across Italy.

Conoscenze

Sales development expertise

Client relationship management

Team leadership abilities

Market growth identification

Proactive attitude

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 experiencing growth in Italy. They are part of a larger, well-established group within the logistics industry, leveraging the resources and support of their parent company to expand their market presence. The company is seeking a Senior Sales Manager for their expanding Air and Ocean Freight operations. This role requires a proactive, autonomous senior commercial manager capable of developing new verticals. It offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to influence the growth of a dynamic logistics business.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Sales Development : Drive the growth of multiple freight products and sales strategies to ensure consistent expansion in new and existing markets.
2. Business Expansion : Establish and develop new verticals, contributing to the company's growth in Italy.
3. Client Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including those in specialized sectors such as food & beverage, project cargo, and luxury goods.
4. Team Leadership : Support and lead a small but growing sales team, fostering a collaborative and high-energy sales environment.
5. Market Growth : Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Italy, with flexibility regarding regional focus.
6. Global Collaboration : Leverage knowledge and support from a global leader to drive new business and strengthen the company's international position.

Qualifications :

1. Experience : Strong background in ocean freight; experience in air freight and road transport is advantageous.
2. Specialization : Experience in sectors such as food & beverage, project cargo, or luxury goods is beneficial.
3. Location : Ideally based in Milan, Tuscany, Venice, Genoa, or Rome, with the ability to grow business in these regions.
4. Personal Attributes : Driven, proactive, 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 within a small, motivated team that values a strong ethos and entrepreneurial spirit.
3. Opportunities for career growth, including leading a division and managing regional branches long-term.
4. A hands-on, entrepreneurial company culture where your contribution significantly impacts expansion and success.

Additional Information :

1. Our client is a small but ambitious company owned by a shipping giant. This role is ideal for a highly motivated senior sales professional with logistics experience and a strong ocean freight background, eager to make a substantial impact within an expanding division of a global logistics leader.