Area Sales Manager – Payments / EPOS
BolognaCompetitive + commissionFintech / Payments
Boston Link is currently partnering with a fast-growing fintech company that is expanding into the Italian market and looking to hire an Area Sales Manager based in Bologna .This role will focus on merchant acquisition and field sales, promoting payment solutions and digital business accounts to SMEs. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping establish the company's presence in the Bologna area and supporting the development of a local sales network.
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone currently working in merchant services, POS or fintech field sales, who enjoys a hands-on commercial environment and would like to be part of launching and growing a new market from the ground up .
Responsibilities
* Identify and engage small and medium-sized businesses across Bologna, promoting payment and EPOS solutions
* Conduct face-to-face meetings, product demonstrations and onboarding support for new merchants
* Build and manage a strong sales pipeline using CRM tools
* Develop relationships with local business owners across retail, hospitality and service sectors
* Help establish and grow the company's commercial presence in Bologna
* Support the recruitment and mentoring of field sales agents as the team expands
* Monitor local market developments and competitor activity
* Represent the company at local networking events and business meetups
Requirements
* Proven B2B sales experience within fintech, payments, POS or merchant services
* Strong field sales background, engaging directly with local businesses
* Experience managing or mentoring sales agents is considered a strong advantage
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a market-building environment
* Strong commercial and relationship-building skills
* Good knowledge of the Bologna business environment
* Fluent Italian and good English communication skills
* Familiarity with CRM tools and digital sales platforms
* Driving licence and willingness to work in a field-based role
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary + commission structure
* Opportunity to become one of the first commercial hires in Italy
* The chance to build and shape the company's presence in the Italian market
* A dynamic and fast-growing fintech environment
* Long-term growth opportunities as the business expands across Italy