Join to apply for the Senior Sales Manager - Italy role at Illumina Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Senior Sales Manager - Italy We have two positions - one based in Milan, and one based in Rome. We are looking for TWO Senior District Sales Managers, one based in Milan, one in Rome, to lead our growing teams in Italy. These roles will report to the Sales Director and will manage a team of Territory Account Managers based in Milan (North) or Rome (South). You will be responsible for executing Illumina’s commercial strategies, ensuring that annual sales and profit objectives are met within your designated territories and district. To succeed, you should have a background in life sciences, experience selling technology, medical devices, and capital equipment, familiarity with public tenders, and experience working in a clinical environment. You should be a sales leader with a structured approach, experience in sales and people management, and strong forecasting skills. You will manage teams of successful Territory Account Managers responsible for large quotas in Italy, one of Europe's fastest-growing regions. Our employee benefits include industry-leading offerings such as flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchase plan, volunteer time off, and more! Key Responsibilities : Develop, implement, and monitor the district business plan to meet revenue and strategic goals. Lead, support, and motivate the sales team to achieve targets. Establish quotas and meet quarterly and annual sales and profit plans. Forecast, monitor, and control expenses within budgets. Accurately forecast customer demand and manage orders and shipments. Ensure sales staff meets forecasts, adheres to policies, and develop improvement plans as needed. Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction. Talent acquisition, development, and performance management. Preferred Background : Significant sales experience in the Life Science industry. Experience in sales management within the Life Science sector. Ability to build relationships at all organizational levels. Effective communication and influence skills, both oral and written. What You Can Expect : Our team is composed of bright, energetic, and dedicated individuals driving innovation and impact. We offer competitive benefits to attract top talent. At Illumina, we push boundaries, think beyond the conventional, and dream big. The opportunities are endless with such a talented team. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, or genetic information. J-18808-Ljbffr J-18808-Ljbffr