A leading international industrial group operating in the energy infrastructure value chain is seeking a Sales Manager Europe – Transformers to support the growth of its transformer components business across the European market.
The company is a long-established global manufacturer supplying critical components to major OEMs and industrial customers worldwide. The role is aimed at a senior commercial professional capable of leveraging an existing network of contacts within the transformers industry to generate new business and accelerate market expansion.
Responsibilities:
Develop and expand the European transformers business by leveraging an existing and active network of customers and decision makers within the transformer manufacturing industry
Generate new opportunities and sales by activating established commercial relationships with OEMs and key players in the transformer market
Manage the full commercial cycle, from opportunity identification to negotiation and contract closure
Lead commercial negotiations and prepare technical and economic proposals in collaboration with internal engineering and operations teams
Support technical and contractual discussions with customers and prospects
Maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with key clients across Europe
Monitor commercial performance and report regularly to senior management on pipeline, opportunities, and results
Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, production, quality, logistics) to ensure customer requirements are properly addressed
Represent the company at industry events, trade fairs, and customer meetings across Europe
Contribute to market intelligence and competitor analysis to support strategic business development initiatives
Requirements:
Solid experience (5+ years) in sales or business development within the transformers industry
Demonstrated ability to generate business through an existing network of contacts with transformer manufacturers and industry stakeholders
Proven track record in selling technical components or assemblies for transformer applications
Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and relationship-management skills
Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered a plus
Availability to travel frequently across Europe
Ability to operate independently while coordinating with international and cross-functional teams
Familiarity with CRM systems and standard office tools
Location:
Italy, preferably within reasonable reach of Northern Italy, for periodic alignment with headquarters
Frequent travel across Europe is required
Offer
Base salary between €60,000 and €75,000 gross per year, depending on experience
Performance-based premio linked to sales results
International exposure within a growing industrial environment