Business Development Executive Italy

Lodders Co; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Company car

Autonomy

International growth

Dynamic environment

Career development

Job summary

Lodders Co in Rotterdam seeks a driven Business Development Executive to grow the Italian market. You will identify new business opportunities, acquire customers, and build strategic partnerships to support long-term growth.

Fluent Italian and English are essential; 2–5 years in Sales or Trading, with a Bachelor's or Master's in Business or Economics. You will travel regularly in Italy and collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and Finance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Trading, or a commercial environment.
• Fluent in Italian and English; additional languages are considered a strong advantage
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to win and achieve results
• Proactive, self-starting, and comfortable taking ownership
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel regularly within Italy

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and secure new accounts throughout Italy
• Develop and execute a commercial growth strategy for the Italian market
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and partners
• Negotiate commercial agreements, including pricing, logistics, volumes, and contracts
• Regularly travel within Italy to meet customers and develop business opportunities
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and Administration

Skills

Italian language

English language

Sales experience

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business/Economics

Job description

Are you an ambitious sales professional looking to take the second or third step in your career? Do you thrive on creating new business opportunities, building long-term client relationships, and taking ownership of your own market? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Our client is a well-established international trading organization specializing in raw materials. With more than 50 years of market presence, they have built a strong reputation worldwide through deep industry expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-lasting customer relationships. As part of their continued growth strategy, they are looking for a commercially driven professional to further expand their presence in the Italian market.

The Role

As Business Development Executive Italy, you will take ownership of developing and growing the Italian market. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, acquiring customers, and building strategic partnerships that support the company's long-term growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and secure new accounts throughout Italy
• Develop and execute a commercial growth strategy for the Italian market
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and partners
• Negotiate commercial agreements, including pricing, logistics, volumes, and contracts
• Regularly travel within Italy to meet customers and develop business opportunities
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and Administration
• Monitor market developments and identify emerging commercial opportunities
• Work closely with management to support the company's growth objectives

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Business, Economics, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Trading, or a commercial environment
• Fluent in Italian and English; additional languages are considered a strong advantage
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to win and achieve results
• Proactive, self-starting, and comfortable taking ownership
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel regularly within Italy

What's on Offer?

• An attractive salary package with strong earning potential
• Company car
• Significant autonomy and freedom to shape your own market strategy
• The opportunity to develop and grow an international market
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment
• A supportive and experienced commercial team that celebrates success together
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within an international business

If you're looking for a role where you can combine entrepreneurship, international business, and sales excellence, we'd love to hear from you.