Business Development Manager - Italy, Bologna
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Posted:
28.06.2025
Expiry Date:
12.08.2025
Job Description:
Are you interested in further expanding our lighting business as a “Business Development Manager”?
We are looking for a driven, experienced, and dedicated Business Development Manager with a desire to succeed!
Who are you?
Job Context
* Member of the local Opple Europe team
* Direct report to the Country Manager Italy
* Works closely with the agencies in the region
Your profile:
* Lighting knowledge
* Technical and commercial skills
* Well-balanced tactical and operational skills
* Customer-focused with a passion for excellent customer service
* Practical, hands-on mentality
* Clear verbal communication including empathy and conciseness
* Persuasive sales skills and influencing ability
* Experience with Salesforce (preferred)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
* Fluent in English and Italian
Personal Attributes
* Result-oriented with determination to over-achieve
* Polished, analytical, engaging with excellent interpersonal skills
* Hunter mentality
* Energetic and enthusiastic
* Determined and a self-starter
* High energy levels
* Ability to execute
Your responsibilities:
* Implement the commercial policy for the professional lighting channel
* Build coverage in the assigned region, supporting agencies
* Develop a business case with the Country Manager and Head of Sales for expansion
* Find and develop new customers (installers, contracts, end users)
* Develop new projects and report in Salesforce
* Train agencies and customers on the BLE system
* Gather market information and communicate with marketing
* Meet targets and budget
* Manage internal relationships across channels and departments
Who are we?
We are a leading global lighting company active in over 70 countries. Join our energetic team and help us reach our goals in a passionate, fast-growing environment. We offer full-time employment and a dynamic European team.
Note:
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