In order to strengthen our presence on the Italian market, we, Trafimet Group S.P.A, are expanding our sales organization by seeking a Junior Area Sales Manager for North / Central part of Italy. DESCRIPTION: In detail: RESPONSIBILITY AND TASK: - Development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market - Sales management and regular interaction with dealers and direct customers in the assigned region, to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction - Making efforts towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values - Establishing plans to expand the customer base in the market area and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for dealers and customer accounts. - Setting examples for colleagues in areas of personal attitude, commitment, organizational and selling skills and work habits - To provide monthly feedback to National Sales Manager regarding performance COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Experience in welding / fabrication welding field is preferred, but not mandatory - Experience in welding related industry, welding technology & solution business, field is preferred, but not mandatory - Value sales approach: ability to communicate benefits (in terms of money) - Experience in aspects of customer relationship management - Understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements - Willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals - Fluent Italian and English language skills - Experience in I.T. based reporting systems (Excel / Word etc.) WHAT WE OFFER: - An opportunity to develop your sales skills and varied challenges at a successful and growing group of 20 subsidiaries worldwide - Chance to work with an internationally known and attractive brand - A working environment in which you can contribute your strengths and in which you can grow professionally, as well as personally, in a way that suits you. - Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. - The flexibility to work from home, when not visiting customers - A competitive salary and flexibility to balance work and life.