Area Manager jobs in Italy

• Develop and implement the strategy for the Water segment and its product portfolio, ensuring long-term growth and profitability
• Own and expand a product portfolio including reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and microfiltration (MF) solutions
• Strengthen MANN+HUMMEL’s competitive position through continuous portfolio optimization based on market analysis, customer needs, and competitor insights
• Explore untapped markets, channels, and alliances globally to identify new opportunities for growth
• Define and execute a channel strategy with sales to extend our market reach and join forces with premium partners
• Collaborate with R&D to shape next-generation value propositions and establish a strong innovation pipeline
• Launch new products and implement multi-generation product plans to expand market share and strengthen our leadership in membrane technology
• Define pricing strategies, ensure profitability, and support global sales teams across applications and regions
• Translate technical capabilities into compelling customer benefits and marketing messages
• Represent MANN+HUMMEL at conferences, exhibitions, and industry forums to reinforce thought leadership
• Monitor KPIs such as revenue, innovation pipeline, market share, and asset utilization, and ensure accurate forecasts through participation in S&OP

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years in international water technology industry, ideally in product management, marketing, sales, or technical service
• Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of membranes and water & wastewater applications
  • Solid understanding of financial and business analysis
  • Experience in strategy, pricing, and innovation management
• Languages: Fluent in English; German and Italian are a strong advantage
• Personality:
  • Self-starter with strong motivation to achieve goals
  • Strategic and creative thinker with a customer-focused mindset
  • Strong communicator and consensus builder across functions and cultures
  • Willingness to travel globally up to 30%

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• You will work with a high degree of independence and scope for decision-making
• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and international collaboration
• A culture of openness, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Access to employee benefits including pension plans, health offers, and corporate discounts