PHusqvarna Italia Spa is the Italian Sales Company of the Swedish Group Husqvarna AB, operating in the Gardening machinery and tools sector. From the new operational headquarters in Erba (CO), the company is engaged in the distribution on the national territory of the products in the catalogue under the Gardena brand.brThe structure of the local Sales company is very streamlined and horizontal: characterized by a young, dynamic, motivating and certainly educational environment, as operations develop in the context of a multinational group that wants to carry out its business in every country in the which one is to operate. The considerable size of the Group itself, listed on the Stockholm stock exchange, also confirms its solidity and ability at an international level to better face the challenges that characterize the specific reference sector.brJob title:brKey Account Manager/Sales field manager Area North-West_DIY/GD/Gds + Traditional sales channelsbrJob descriptionbrThe sought-after figure will be responsible for all-round management of customer relations and the related brands/offices of the indicated sales channel, for the Area North-West Italy + coordinating the activity of the other 2 National Area Managers (respectively for the Area North-East and Centre-South).brReporting directly to the Sales Director, he completes the structuring of the in-line sales department with the Online Key Account manager, manages and coordinates the activities of two above mentioned area managers (North-East and Central-South area), directly follows the North-West area by visiting the points of sale and customers directly under its jurisdiction and progressively deals with the commercial and sales activity with the offices and Buyers of the client brands on the national territory. It solicits and coordinates the activity of the network of external agencies (multi-brand and present in each region). It independently manages the back-office activity that this type of customer requires. It assists the work of the internal Marketing Office, to carry out the planned activities locally and the After Sales Office in cases of need and customer requests. Analysis of sales data by channel/customer/point of sale, in accordance with the forecasted annual budget results, is needed.brProfile of the candidate soughtbrFor the purposes of the selection, candidates with the following requirements will be evaluated:br* Indicative age required: 30/40 years; personal residence: Italy, preferably Area North-Westbr* Degree or Degree+Master MBA (preferential but not essential requirements)br* Solid experience gained in sales and management of sales networks, for at least 5 years, possibly in the DYI/"Fai da te" and GardenCenters/Ferramentas channel (further preferable, if the experience has developed in the Gardening sector)br* Excellent relational skills, ability to work in teams with strong team spirit and collaborative attitude, result orientation, problem solving attitude, availability and personal pro-activity.br* Thorough knowledge of the MS Office packagebr* Language skills: must-to-have, at least GOOD knowledge of the English languagebr* Willingness to travel nationwide: approx. 20-30% of time in-office/remaining outside + home office.brWhat we offerbr* Main place of work: Erba (CO)br* Position: 6th levelbr* CCNL: Metalworking Collective Agreementbr* Gross Annual Salary: 44/max. 46kbr* Annual Bonus: available and to be determined on the basis of the achievement of the performance objectives defined with Managementbr* Company benefits: PC + telephone + Car as per company policybr* Expense reimbursements: at the foot of the listbrLast date to apply:brWe are continuously accepting applications /p #J-18808-Ljbffr