About usWe are a leading manufacturer of high-performance films and packaging solutions for the food, non-food, and medical goods industries, as well as custom compounds for technically demanding applications.As a family-owned, internationally operating company headquartered in Upper Swabia, we employ over 1,800 people at nine production sites in Europe and the USA, as well as at 20 sales locations.We are committed to sustainable development and take our responsibility seriously—as an employer and toward society, the environment, and our customers. Our sustainable product innovations and our consistent commitment to a functioning circular economy in the plastics industry have earned us multiple awards.We are among the best in our industry. To remain at the forefront, we invest heavily in the development of our employees and in the training of our future talent.We are looking for a Sales Manager Italy (m/f/d) to join us full-time as soon as possible. Your residence and primary place of living should be within the designated sales territory.After a comprehensive onboarding phase at our headquarters in Ochsenhausen, where you will gain in-depth knowledge of our products, services, and sales strategies, you will take over responsibility for strengthening our market presence across Italy and building new customer relationships.Your tasks
* Actively acquire new customers and projects, and develop strategies for market expansion.
* Handle inquiries and quotations, and independently conduct contract negotiations.
* Plan targeted sales activities for defined target industries.
* Conduct market analyses and derive actions aligned with our business strategies.
* Collaborate closely and trustfully with all departments of the company.
Your profile
* You have successfully completed commercial training or a degree in business administration.
* You bring several years of experience in the packaging industry - preferably in films and within the Italian market - providing you with solid sales expertise.
* You possess strong communication and negotiation skills, self-motivation, and a professional demeanor.
* High resilience, willingness to travel, and flexibility are essential to meet the demands of our projects and customers.
* Good command of Italian and English, both written and spoken, completes your profile.
Our offerDesign the future of SÜDPACK together with us and become part of our international, family-run company.As a SÜDPACK employee, you benefit from the following benefits, among others:
* Global cooperation
* Special leave
* Bonus sharing
* Company events
* Flexible working hours
* Mobile working
* Personalised career planning
* ...
We look forward to receiving your application via our career page with information about your availability and your salary expectations. SÜDPACK is an equal opportunities employer. Therefore, we welcome applications from all people, regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr