Area Sales Manager - Italy

Are you commercially driven, technically curious and ready to grow within an international organisation headquartered in the Netherlands? Our client is looking for a fluent Italian speaker with sales experience in the saw blades, metal tools or metal cutting industry to develop their growth across the Italian market. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy opening new doors and like the idea of working from home combined with regular travel across Italy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About our client

Our client is an international producer of industrial circular saw blades for metal applications. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the business has a rich history that started back in 1947. With a unique combination of HSS, TCT and segmental saw blades, they serve customers across the oil and gas, automotive, mechanical engineering and construction industries. They operate a network of sales, service and production locations and sell their products in markets all over the world. To strengthen their presence in Italy, they are now looking for a dedicated sales hunter based in Northern Italy.

What you will do

• Develop new business relationships in line with the company strategy to generate growth, revenue and improved profitability.
• Attend to the needs of your existing customers and increase business opportunities through various routes to market.
• Build your own local sales strategy, set targets by compiling and analysing sales figures, and gather customer feedback and market research. You will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer in the Netherlands.
• Manage customer accounts directly and build long term relationships with major customers.
• Keep a clear overview of relevant market information that helps you identify new customers and their needs and keeps the business competitive.
• Take orders from clients directly or guide customers to the inside sales office at headquarters in the Netherlands for ordering.
• Contribute to regular sales meetings by sharing insights and results and adding to the team spirit.

What you bring

• 3 to 8 years of experience in a commercial role. A background in the steel industry is a strong advantage.
• Experience with or knowledge of the grinding, forging, tube or metal tools market.
• A proactive, eager and naturally results driven approach.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Strong multitasking skills and efficient time management.
• A trustworthy, natural communicator who is comfortable with C level executives and operators alike.
• The ability to build long term, trust based relationships with clients.
• A genuine hunter for leads and opportunities, with solid sales and negotiation skills.
• A full driving license and the willingness to travel for around 70 percent of your time, including international travel when required.

What they offer

• A competitive salary plus a bonus program.
• A laptop, company car and business phone.
• The opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally.
• A team of highly professional, international colleagues around you.
• The chance to work with a market leader in steel cutting and grow your international network.

Interested or have questions?

Apply directly through the form on this page, or reach out to Darcie at darciehudson@goaheadhire.com or call +31 6 57049518. Every applicant hears back from a consultant personally.