Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Sales Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and expanding sales in Italy, identifying market opportunities, building and strengthening customer relationships, and positioning our company as a trusted partner for membrane-based water treatment solutions.
This role requires a strong understanding of membrane technologies, system applications, and market requirements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in B2B sales, experience in the membrane filtration or water treatment sector, and skilled in CRM systems such as Salesforce.
The Sales Manager will contribute to the regional sales strategy, support marketing and customer retention initiatives, handle product certifications, quality documentation, and company accreditation processes for key markets, monitor competitor activities and market trends to support pricing and positioning strategies.
In addition, the Sales Manager will manage day-to-day sales operations including offer creation, order follow-up, customer support, and complaint handling. They will also conduct technical product presentations, training workshops, and represent our company at trade fairs and seminars.
The ideal candidate will have a university degree in process or environmental engineering or a related technical field (Master's degree is a plus) or business administration. At least 5 years of sales experience in a technical or industrial environment are required. Experience in the membrane filtration or water treatment sector is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop new business and grow existing customer relationships across Italy
* Understand customer needs and application requirements to recommend tailored membrane solutions
* Contribute to the regional sales strategy and support marketing and customer retention initiatives
* Handle product certifications, quality documentation, and company accreditation processes for key markets
* Monitor competitor activities and market trends to support pricing and positioning strategies
* Manage day-to-day sales operations including offer creation, order follow-up, customer support, and complaint handling
* Conduct technical product presentations, training workshops, and represent our company at trade fairs and seminars
Requirements
* Proven track record in B2B sales
* Strong knowledge of membrane technologies, system applications, and market requirements
* Skilled in CRM systems such as Salesforce
* Experience with pricing strategies, competitive analysis, and project-based sales cycles
* Confident in delivering product training, workshops, and high-level customer interactions
Benefits
* A key sales role in a growing, innovation-driven business unit focused on sustainability
* Competitive compensation and attractive benefits
* Opportunities for professional development and international collaboration
* A culture of openness, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Access to employee benefits including pension plans, health offers, and corporate discounts