Our client is a multinational company specialized in industrial automation (PLC, HMI, motion controller, inverter, servo), we are looking for a Sales Area Manager based in the Emilia-Romagna area (preferably Bologna area).The employee's sales activity will be focused on the Emilia-Romagna & Toscana area.Responsabilities:- Developing a sustainable business in the assigned areas, leveraging the product portfolio, core technologies and vertical markets competences.- Focusing on new business whilst coordinating activities with the partner(s) in the area, avoiding conflicts.- Identifying and approaching potential new customers (SI, OEM, end-user).- Reaching & Exceeding assigned targets.- Required to travel within the territory to meet with existing and prospect customers.- Active participation in providing product, market, competition & customer feedback to management and the product management team.- Execute new product releases within the territory with customers and prospects.- Cooperate proactively with customer support and technical support teams.Qualifications:- Technical high school diploma or Engineering University degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering).- 5–10 years of experience in B2B sales with OEM machine builders, preferably in packaging and technical environments.- Proven track record in selling complete machine control solutions.- Strong personal network with key OEMs in the so-called Packaging Valley.- Proficiency in industrial automation products and systems such as: (Cloud) software solutions, Motion controllers, PLCs, HMIs, Inverters, servo drives, and motors and CRM platforms.- Highly proficient in spoken and written English and Italian is mandatory.Sede: Home Office – Emilia-Romagna (preferably Bologna Area)Società di ricerca e selezione del personale accreditata presso Min.Lav. Aut. Min. N. 0000045 del 26 Aprile 2022KeyPartners Italy S.R.L. tratta i dati dei soggetti interessati nel rispetto della normativa sulla privacy. Si invitano gli interessati – prima di fornire propri dati personali – a consultare l'Informativa sulla privacy ex art. 13 e 14 GDPR https://www.Key-partners.It/privacy-policy-candidates/