Senior Sales Manager - Italy

JR Italy; Trentino-Alto Adige; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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A growing international logistics company seeks a Senior Sales Manager for its Air & Ocean Freight operations in Italy. This role involves driving business development, maintaining client relationships, and leading a team in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have experience in ocean freight and a strong ambition to contribute to company growth.

Servizi

Competitive Salary with commission

Opportunity for Career Growth

Dynamic Work Environment

Hands-on company culture

Competenze

• Strong background in ocean freight, air freight is a plus.
• Experience in verticals such as food and beverage, project cargo.
• Ambitious, hands-on individual with drive to grow.

Mansioni

• Drive development of freight sales strategies for business expansion.
• Manage relationships with key clients in specialized sectors.
• Expand business opportunities across Italy.

Conoscenze

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

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Posted:

18.07.2025

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01.09.2025

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Job Description:

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.