Edge - Eurosearch Consultants Division, on behalf of a growing international company leader in Asia in the manufacture of pumps, is searching for a:
SALES MANAGER EUROPEAN MARKETS
The role reports directly to the Owner/CEO, defining and overseeing the European Sales strategy and coordinating its implementation with the HQ.
Responsibilities
-Provide technical support to European customers, help customers select the correct products for their application;
-Help customers coordinate with the Chinese factory regarding POs, delivery times, after-sales service and manage any problems that could arise in the relationship with customers;
-Constantly visit customers all over Europe;
-Develop relationships with new customers based on yearly target or a business development plan;
-Keep headquarters constantly informed of the progress of activities providing adequate reporting.
The candidate also serves as interim Country Manager and, in this capacity, has the following responsibilities:
-Support the search for a warehouse site in Italy that meets logistical requirements;
-Manage inventory requirements in relation to business development plans;
-Manage warehouse activities by defining the organization, procedures, and systems.
Requirements
- Experience in the hydraulic or pump sector is mandatory (screw pump and/or gear pump for Oil/Gas, Power Generation, Toll machinery or Industrial sectors);
- Fluent spoken and written English;
- At least five to seven years of experience in international business development, key account management and sales strategy across European markets in the mechanical business sector;
- University Degree in international business/technical/engineering is preferable;
- Hands-on experience, dynamic and pragmatic approach;
- Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities;
- Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills;
- Focus on results and strong negotiation skills.
Work location:
The Company does not have any site in Italy yet; the candidate will target the market by traveling across European countries. The role therefore involves frequent travel within Europe and occasionally to China to carry out the assignment.
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Eurosearch Consultants, in charge of the recruiting process, guarantees maximum confidentiality and equal employment opportunity to both genders (L. 903/77).