Direttore Commerciale-Jobs in United States

Job Description :

Senior Sales Manager (Air & Ocean Freight)

Location :

Italy (Flexible in terms of location)

Our client is an independent international freight forwarder growing in Italy, with strong ties to a global leader in the logistics industry, being part of a larger, well-established group. They maintain their autonomy while leveraging the resources, support, and scale of their parent company to drive growth and success. This client seeks a Senior Sales Manager for their expanding Air and Ocean Freight operations. As part of an exciting growth phase, they are looking for a hands-on senior commercial manager who can work autonomously and develop 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 expanding 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 : Support 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 flexibility regarding regions of focus.
• Collaboration with a global leader : Leverage knowledge and support from a global leader to drive new business and support the company's position in Italy and internationally.

Qualifications :

• Experience : Strong background in ocean freight; experience in air freight is a plus, and experience in road transport is beneficial.
• Specialisation : Experience or specialization in verticals such as food and beverage, project cargo, or luxury goods is 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.