For our client we are looking for a Sales Manager.
Mission
Maximise sales, achieving commercial goals regarding revenues, market share and customer loyalty.
Business Strategy and Development – Company Commercial Strategy Definition
Estimate and define sales plan and profitability target;
Finalize budget including sales program/campaign expenses;
Develop sales approach to ensure the right customers are targeted and sales goals are met;
Optimise sales processes to support defined approach;
Periodically set and revise sales plans and objectives to direct performance and to achieve intended outcomes and allocate overall budgets to individual targets or quota;
Define sales partner strategy and program architecture.
Funnel Management
Analyse and evaluate commercial opportunities, ensuring their alignment with business strategy and objectives;
Identify potential competitive scenarios carrying out competitive analysis;
Develop a winning strategy (so-called win strategy), through actions that meet the needs of the customer, mitigate critical issues and enhance the strengths necessary to consolidate the competitive position of the Company;
Identify the potential offers, in line with the win strategy, and the most suitable commercial offer to be presented to Customer;
Negotiate with the customer in order to obtain the contract;
Analyse and take decisions on whether or not to continue with a campaign (transition to the next phase);
Monitor the plan of each campaign and the achievement of the main milestones;
Manage commercial campaigns including the maintenance of campaign status reports.
Engagement in Relations with Foreign Customers – Information Management
Collect intelligence information, by identifying future operational needs and acquisition plans in the medium to long term, budgets, and the competitor situation;
Make information available in a timely manner, organise periodic meetings, share and discuss key topics and potential problems through supporting documentation;
Report requests from customers regarding unexpected specific questions, coordinating and agreeing the appropriate responses to the customer;
Provide information about the general situation of the current contracts, the situation of existing and/or planned industrial and commercial collaboration agreements, the status of offers in progress and/or in preparation and related contractual negotiations including the potential involvement of other parts of the business, and any technical and commercial criticality or problem that may influence reputation;
Involve others in meetings with customers whenever it is feasible and useful, with full transparency;
Provide timely feedback for appropriate sharing and support in any actions agreed with the customer in the event in which joint visits are not possible;
Inform in advance of a customer meeting the names of the participants, the objectives, and the meeting logistics;
Involve others in meetings with the customer in which it can be expected to address specific issues relating to the order/product/service.
Engagement in Relations with Foreign Customers – Advisor Management
Support in the identification of Sales Promoters and Commercial Advisors and ensure their correct management, also taking into consideration any reputational aspects.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Engineering;
Previous experience in roles involving direct customer interaction, preferably in commercial, sales, or business development environments;
Proven experience in business strategy definition, sales planning, and commercial campaign management is considered an asset;
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performance monitoring;
Experience in bid and tender management, contract negotiation, and opportunity evaluation is a plus;
Excellent communication skills in both Italian and English (written and spoken);
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders;
Strong negotiation skills and customer-oriented mindset.
Legal and EEO Statement
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