Italy Market Development Lead

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

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.