Area Director Sales & Marketing - Europe
Location: Milan, Italy
Travel: Extensive European travel
Compensation: Senior performance-driven package
What's in it for you
Lead sustainable growth at scale.
This is a high-visibility opportunity to commercialise advanced recycling technologies across Europe while shaping a unified regional strategy within a private equity-backed business entering its next phase of growth and value creation.
Package & Benefits
* Senior-level package reflecting regional scope and strategic influence
* Performance-linked bonus with significant regional upside
* Direct exposure to executive leadership and long-term value creation
* Opportunity to shape commercial transformation ahead of planned 2028 transaction
* Autonomy to influence regional sales and marketing strategy
Why this business
A fast-growing European manufacturing and distribution platform serving recycling and waste-management markets. Backed by private equity, the business is consolidating operations, strengthening commercial capability, and scaling aggressively across Europe through both organic growth and acquisition.
With ambitious expansion plans and a strong sustainability focus, the organisation is investing heavily in technology, commercial leadership, and long-term market positioning.
What you'll be doing
* Commercialise sustainable technologies and drive regional revenue growth across Europe
* Align sales, distribution, and marketing activity under a unified regional strategy
* Build strategic relationships with senior customers, distributors, and key accounts
* Embed commercial best practice, performance management, and scalable growth processes
What you'll bring
* Proven experience selling complex industrial, manufacturing, or sustainable solutions
* Strong track record influencing stakeholders across technical and commercial environments
* Leadership capability across multiple countries, cultures, and distribution models
* Fluency in English, with additional European languages advantageous
Who this suits
You're a commercially minded European leader who thrives in growth environments and enjoys shaping regional strategy with high visibility and autonomy. You bring a balance of commercial discipline, leadership presence, and relationship-building capability, and you're motivated by the opportunity to influence a business during a critical phase of expansion and transformation.
Call to action
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.