Senior Sales Manager - Italy

OFP Funding; Palermo; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An independent freight forwarder in Italy is seeking a Senior Sales Manager for its expanding Air and Ocean Freight operations. This role involves driving growth, managing key client relationships, and leading a team to expand business across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a strong ocean freight background and a drive for success in a competitive environment.

Servizi

Competitive Salary

Lucrative commission structure

Career growth opportunities

Competenze

• Strong background in ocean freight; air freight knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in sectors like food & beverage or project cargo is advantageous.
• Driven and hands-on individual with ambition to grow.

Mansioni

• Drive growth of freight sales strategies.
• Establish and grow new business verticals.
• Build strong relationships with key clients.
• Lead and support a growing sales team.
• Identify new business opportunities across Italy.

Conoscenze

Ocean freight expertise

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership

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 who are growing in Italy, with strong ties to a global leader in the logistics industry, being part of a larger, well-established group. While they maintain their autonomy, they leverage the resources, support, and scale of their parent company to drive growth and success in their sector." This client is seeking a Senior Sales Manager for their expanding Air and Ocean Freight operations. As part of an exciting phase of growth, this company is looking for a hands-on senior commercial manager who can work autonomously and drive the development of 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 the expansion of a thriving logistics business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Approach: Drive the development and growth of multiple products and freight sales strategies, ensuring consistent business expansion in new and existing markets.
• Business Development: Establish and grow new verticals , contributing to the company's ambition to expand its footprint in Italy.
• 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.
• Team Leadership: Act as a senior figure in the office, supporting a small but growing team while fostering a collaborative and high-energy sales culture.
• Market Expansion: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, across Italy, with high degree of flexibility with regards to regions of focus.
• Collaboration with a global leader: Leverage your knowledge and support of a global leader to drive new business and support the company's position in Italy and internationally.

Qualifications:

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

What We Offer:

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

Additional Information:

• Company Overview: Our client is a small but ambitious company owned by a shipping giant. If you are a highly 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.

Overseas Sales Manager - Energy StorageJob Responsibilities:- Build and maintain strong relationships with key overseas clients, lead business negotiations, and handle public relations activities.- Build and maintain a comprehensive database of overseas customer...

Senior Sales Manager - Italy

Social network you want to login/join with:Job Description: Senior Sales Manager (Air & Ocean Freight)Location : Italy (Flexible in terms of location)Our client is an independent international freight forwarder who are growing in Italy, with strong ties to a global...

Area Sales Manager, Italy

Apex Tool Group

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.Area Sales...

Regional Sales Manager - North West Italy

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Various outside weather conditionsJob DescriptionCompany InformationThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE : TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $40 billion and more than...

Enterprise Account Manager EMEA (Italy Aerospace & Defence Focus), Sales

Hexagon AB

Enterprise Account Manager EMEA (Italy Aerospace & Defence Focus) Job Description Enterprise Account Manager EMEA (Italy Aerospace & Defence Focus)SummaryThe Enterprise Account Manager will manage an established portfolio of accounts, focusing on elevating local...

Sales Account Manager Italy Sales Italy

BlueSnap, Inc

BioCatch is the leader in Behavioral Biometrics, a technology that leverages machine learning to analyze an online user’s physical and cognitive digital behavior to protect individuals online. BioCatch’s mission is to unlock the power of behavior and deliver actionable...

Sales Manager Italy

3ECRUIT

- Good existing client base all over Europe- Account management for existing clients- Business DevelopmentThe Sales Manager will be responsible for selling our products and services within Italy to achieve annual sales objectives. Following the European commercial...

Italy Technical Sales Manager Food Ingredients Distribution

GFIC

For an international Food Ingredients Distributor, acting in Europe and Africa we are looking for aTechnical Sales Manager Food IngredientsYou will sell valued added Food Ingredients to the Food and Beverage Industry in Italy. The position will be home office-based. You...

Trespa

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert :Trespa International B.V. is a leading innovator in the field of architectural materials, recognized internationally as a premier developer of high-quality panels for exterior...

Regional Sales Manager- Italy Sales • Full-time

Scodix

Scodix is recruiting a Regional Sales Manager in Italy to promote sales and support revenue growth. You will manage customer relationships in your region and assist the VP Sales EMEA with daily sales tasks.Main Responsibilities :- Develop and execute sales strategies.-...

LANXESS

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company based in Cologne. With around 12,800 employees in 33 countries, we are an established company on the global market. Our primary expertise lies in producing, developing and marketing chemical intermediates, additives,...

Sales and Business Development Manager - Italy

euShipments.com

About UseuShipments.com is a leading provider of cross-border e-commerce delivery solutions in Europe. We specialize in enabling seamless logistics for online retailers by offering a comprehensive range of shipping and fulfillment services across multiple markets. As a...

Sales Manager Italy & Eastern Europe

Solabia Group

About Solabia NutritionSolabia Nutrition, part of the global Solabia Group, is a leading innovator in the development of clinically validated, natural branded ingredients for the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and functional food industries. With deep expertise in...

Sales Manager - Italy (m / f / d)

Your mission- Drive sales of JA Solar PV modules- Achieve JA Solar market share and profit targets- Negotiate prices, volumes, and contract terms- Coordinate with internal teams for pre-sales, sales, and after-sales activities- Provide regular reports, including...

Fidelity International

Time left to apply: End Date : July 31, 2025 (2 days left to apply)Job Requisition ID: J59731About the OpportunityJob Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 31 July 2025Title: Senior Sales ManagerDepartment: Italy WholesaleLocation: MilanWe’re proud to have...

NavVis GmbH

When people use our technology to "bridge the gap" between the physical and digital worlds,they don’tjust capture reality - they create a new one. In this new reality, they aresmarter,more productive, more streamlined, and more creative - because they have the...

Senior Territory Sales Manager - Cyber Security

Sales Engineer (Italy)

NETSCOUT Systems, Inc.

Job ID : 005216 Seeking an experienced Sales Engineer for Enterprise Sales in Italy Description :At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability...

Business Development Manager (South Italy)

Hanwha Vision Europe

Key Responsibilities:In coordination with the local and international Sales, Business Development and Marketing organizations, key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:- To form close relationships with end users, consultants and...

Account Manager - North & West Italy

Quaker Houghton

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial companies and to...