Job Title: Italian Speaking Sales Representative
Location: Milan, Italy
Main Responsibilities:
* Represent the company's products and services using consumer research and in-depth knowledge of how our solutions meet customers' needs.
* Work closely with the Branch Manager and operational staff to stay updated on the branch's situation.
* Provide excellent customer service by building and maintaining strong relationships with customers.
* Identify prospects and schedule appointments to visit existing and potential customers.
* Develop and implement a territory action plan using comprehensive data analysis, and adjust sales techniques as needed.
* Make effective qualifying sales calls and manage the sales cycle to close new business.
* Prepare concise and accurate reports, sales materials, proposals, presentations, booking packages, and other required documentation.
* Update customers on new services and promotions.
* Analyse the branch's performance data to understand the current market and identify opportunities.
* Maintain frequent communication with customers to understand their issues and propose solutions to customers' problems.
* Coordinate with other sales representatives to ensure quotas are being met and company standards are upheld.
* Achieve sales goals, including weekly, monthly, and annual sales quotas, by successfully implementing sales and marketing strategies and tactics.
Ideal Candidate:
* At least 3 years' experience in sales within the freight forwarding industry.
* Good knowledge of Italian and English, both written and spoken (Japanese language would be a plus).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
* A driving licence is not essential but would be a plus.
* Open-minded, confident, loyal, hard-working, and passionate, with a desire to continually learn and improve.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Type: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:30
Salary: Up to €55k depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
VISA SUPPORT: No
EU work permit required: Yes