Sales Manager – Italy
Biogas Data & Microbiome Services
Location: Italy
Employment Type: Part-time (50% minimum commitment considered)
Compensation: Base salary + commission
Sector: Biogas / Renewable Energy / Agri-tech
PeoItaly is hiring on behalf of an international technology company expanding its presence in the Italian biogas market. The company is a global leader in AI-driven biogas optimisation, combining advanced data analytics, microbiome intelligence, and digital tools to improve plant performance, stability, and efficiency.
About the Role
The Sales Manager – Italy will be responsible for developing and growing the company’s commercial presence in Italy, with a strong focus on biogas plants, farms with anaerobic digestion, EPCs, and industrial operators.
This is a hands-on commercial role for a senior sales professional with deep knowledge of the Italian biogas ecosystem, established industry relationships, and the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
* Define and execute the commercial strategy for the Italian market.
* Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities across the biogas value chain.
* Present technical solutions clearly and effectively to plant owners, operators, developers, and EPCs.
* Deliver on-site and remote demonstrations of digital platforms, dashboards, and analytical tools.
* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract closing and follow-up.
Market Development
* Leverage existing relationships to accelerate market entry and brand positioning.
* Act as a trusted advisor by understanding customer challenges and proposing tailored solutions.
* Represent the company at industry events, trade fairs, conferences, and site visits across Italy.
Account Management
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers.
* Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and coordination with technical teams.
* Support onboarding and ongoing service delivery in collaboration with internal specialists.
Reporting & Collaboration
* Work closely with international headquarters to align local strategy and offerings.
* Provide regular pipeline updates, forecasts, and market feedback.
* Share customer insights to support product development and commercial strategy.
Requirements
Must-Have
* Degree in science or engineering.
* Strong and proven knowledge of the Italian biogas market.
* Established network among biogas operators, farms, and EPC contractors in Italy.
* Experience in technical sales within energy, biogas, agri-tech, environmental or related sectors.
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and persuasive manner.
* Strong commercial drive, negotiation skills, and results orientation.
* Native Italian, fluent English.
* Availability for frequent travel within Italy.
Nice-to-Have
* Experience with SaaS or subscription-based service models.
* Background in biogas operations, microbiology, environmental engineering, or industrial automation.
* Experience selling lab services or digital platforms for industrial or energy applications.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission.
* Key role in the expansion of an innovative international company in the Italian market.
* High level of autonomy and ownership over the Italian commercial strategy.
* Full product training on digital platforms, AI tools, and microbiome services.
* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge, patented technologies in the renewable energy sector.
Interested candidates are invited to apply via PeoItaly.
All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.