Strategic Design & Growth Partnerships Lead

Pininfarina; Cambiano; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pininfarina is seeking an energetic Business Development Manager to drive new client and project acquisition in selected verticals. You will report to the Head of Sales and collaborate with marketing to generate leads, manage proposals, negotiations, and contract closures.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in sales/marketing of high value-added services, excellent English, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of sales in high value-added services, preferably design or consulting.
• Ability to generate leads and identify new client opportunities.
• New business development attitude and result-oriented approach.
• Experience in marketing communications and working with agencies.
• CRM and lead generation tool experience.
• Excellent verbal and written English; a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead new client and project acquisition in selected verticals.
• Manage customer relationships from proposal to contract closing.
• Create accurate, timely sales reporting for opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing on lead generation activities.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities.
• Contribute to the overall offering strategy.
• Be part of the company’s future success.

Skills

Lead generation

CRM experience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Travel international

New business development

English proficiency

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Lead generation tools

Job description

Pininfarina is seeking an energetic Business Development Manager to drive new client and project acquisition in selected verticals. You will report to the Head of Sales and collaborate with marketing to generate leads, manage proposals, negotiations, and contract closures.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in sales/marketing of high value-added services, excellent English, and strong interpersonal skills.