Sales Manager

Newman Stewart; Town of Italy (NY); Remote; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a driven Sales Manager for Southern Italy. The role focuses on nurturing existing customer relationships and expanding the company's market presence. Candidates must have strong B2B sales experience, excellent negotiation skills, and be fluent in English and Italian. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and growth potential in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong B2B sales background in key account management and customer retention.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English and Italian required.
• Extensive travel across Southern Italy and valid driving license.
• Experience in the foam or industrial products sector is a plus.
• Familiarity with Italian market dynamics and supply chain processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the company’s presence in Southern Italy by maintaining and expanding key accounts.
• Maximize the potential of the existing customer base and build long-term partnerships.
• Increase customer satisfaction and identify new opportunities for collaboration.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in English and Italian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Sales Manager (Southern Italy)

Up to €50,000 (dependent upon experience)

Italy

Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of advanced material solutions designed for comfort, durability and functionality, which are used across a broad range of sectors including building & construction, furniture, transport, healthcare and flooring. They are seeking a driven and results-orientated Sales Manager to join their team in Southern Italy. This key role will on focus nurturing and expanding relationships with existing customers in the region.

The Role

The Sales Manager’s purpose is to strengthen the company’s presence in Southern Italy by maintaining and expanding key accounts, maximizing the potential of the existing customer base, and building long-term partnerships. The Sales Manager will work to increase customer satisfaction, identify new opportunities for collaboration, and ultimately contribute to the region’s growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the company’s presence in Southern Italy by maintaining and expanding key accounts.
• Maximize the potential of the existing customer base and build long-term partnerships.
• Increase customer satisfaction, identify new opportunities for collaboration, and contribute to the region’s growth and success.

Qualifications

• Strong B2B sales background, particularly in key account management and customer retention.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills; self-motivated, resilient, and results-driven mindset.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends to inform strategy.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Extensive travel across Southern Italy; valid driving license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing is desirable.
• Experience in the foam or industrial products sector is desirable.
• Familiarity with Italian market dynamics, supply chain processes, and sales forecasting is advantageous.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.