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28.06.2025
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Job Description:
Are you interested in further expanding our lighting business as a “Business Development Manager”?
We are looking for a driven, experienced, and dedicated Business Development Manager with a desire to succeed!
Who are you?
Job Context
* Member of the local Opple Europe team
* Direct report to the Country Manager Italy
* Works closely with the agencies in the region
Your profile:
* Lighting knowledge
* Technical and commercial skills
* Well-balanced tactical and operational skills
* Customer-focused with a passion for excellent customer service
* Practical, hands-on mentality
* Clear verbal communication, including empathy and conciseness
* Persuasive sales skills and ability to influence
* Experience with Salesforce (preferred)
* Experience with basic Microsoft programs like Excel and Word
* Fluent in English and Italian
Personal Attributes
* Result-oriented with a determination to over-achieve
* Polished, analytical, engaging, with excellent interpersonal skills
* Hunter mindset
* Energetic
* Determined
* Self-starter with a desire to succeed
* High energy levels and enthusiasm
* Ability to execute
Your responsibilities:
* Execute the commercial policy for the professional lighting channel
* Build coverage in the assigned region, supporting and monitoring agency work
* Develop a business case with the Country Manager and Head of Sales for regional expansion
* Find and develop new customers (installers, contracts, end users)
* Develop new projects and report in Salesforce
* Provide training to agencies and customers in Italy
* Work with agencies to present and develop the BLE system
* Gather market information and communicate with the Opple marketing team
* Meet targets and budget
* Manage internal relationships across channels and departments
Who are we?
We are a leading global lighting company active in over 70 countries. We are always looking for new talent! Join our energetic team and help us reach our goals in an environment that is more than just a company. We offer a full-time position in a passionate, fast-growing company. We look forward to welcoming you to our European team.
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