Social network you want to login/join with: Business Development Manager - Italy, Perugia Location: Perugia, Italy Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 7053251106591211520337137 Job Views: 2 Posted: 06.06.2025 Expiry Date: 21.07.2025 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 (nice to have) Experience with basic Microsoft programs like Excel and Word Fluent in English and Italian Personal Attributes Result-oriented with a 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: Execute the commercial policy for the professional lighting channel Build coverage in the assigned region, supporting and monitoring agency work Develop a business case with the Country Manager and Head of Sales for expansion Find and develop new customers (installers, contractors, end users) Develop projects and report in Salesforce Train agencies and customers in Italy Work with agencies on BLE system presentation and collaborate with HQ Gather market information and communicate with Opple 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 a full-time position within our European team. J-18808-Ljbffr