General Sales Manager

Business Unit Manager – Sales Focus

📍 Location : Milan, Italy

📁 Industry : B2B and B2C / Industrial / Services

🕒 Type : Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to lead and expand our operations in Italy, with a strong focus on sales growth and business development . This is an opportunity to join a well-established international company entering a new phase of expansion in the Italian market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and drive revenue growth across key business segments.
• Manage and develop the sales team , setting clear KPIs and performance goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations , ensuring alignment with global standards and local market needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders .
• Identify new business opportunities and lead go-to-market initiatives .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, marketing, HR) to ensure operational excellence.
• Report directly to the regional leadership team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager, Country Manager, or Sales Director in a B2B environment.
• Strong track record in sales leadership , business development, and team management.
• Excellent understanding of the Italian market and customer dynamics.
• Fluent in Italian and English .
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution skills.
• Experience in managing P&L and driving profitability.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance‑based incentives.
• Strategic leadership role with high visibility.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of a respected international brand in Italy.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.