Job Title: Director of Southern European Sales - Electronic ComponentsLocation: Must be based in Italy (ideally Milan) + open to extensive European travelIrving Knight are partnered with a global manufacturer and distributor of electronic components looking to add a Director of Southern European Sales to help drive growth across their Key Account Team in Italy, France, Netherlands, and Spain.Job Summary:Managing a team of 8 Key Account Managers across EuropeCreate a strategic growth plan across assigned territories ensuring profitable revenue growth YoYLead and support the execution to target account plans - leader in high-value customer meetings with the ability to provide high-level technical and commercial supportSupporting both key distribution partners and high-ticket OEM accounts across EuropeMust have experience:Managing and leading results driven successful sales teams across Europe with atleast 5 direct reportsTechnical understanding of electronic and/or industrial components with B2B field sales experienceBachelors or Mastered Degree Educated in Electronics, Electrical or Industrial EngineeringMust be able to speak Italian and English (additional French & German is highly prefered)