Business Development Manager - Italy

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Business Development Manager - Italy, Perugia

Location: Perugia, Italy

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

7053251106591211520337137

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in further expanding our lighting business as a “Business Development Manager”?

We are looking for a driven, experienced, and dedicated Business Development Manager with a desire to succeed!

Who are you?

Job Context

• Member of the local Opple Europe team
• Direct report to the Country Manager Italy
• Works closely with the agencies in the region

Your profile:

• Lighting knowledge
• Technical and commercial skills
• Well-balanced tactical and operational skills
• Customer-focused with a passion for excellent customer service
• Practical, hands-on mentality
• Clear verbal communication, including empathy and conciseness
• Persuasive sales skills and influencing ability
• Experience with Salesforce (nice to have)
• Experience with basic Microsoft programs like Excel and Word
• Fluent in English and Italian

Personal Attributes

• Result-oriented with a determination to over-achieve
• Polished, analytical, engaging, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Hunter mentality
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Determined and a self-starter
• High energy levels
• Ability to execute

Your responsibilities:

• Execute the commercial policy for the professional lighting channel
• Build coverage in the assigned region, supporting and monitoring agency work
• Develop a business case with the Country Manager and Head of Sales for expansion
• Find and develop new customers (installers, contractors, end users)
• Develop projects and report in Salesforce
• Train agencies and customers in Italy
• Work with agencies on BLE system presentation and collaborate with HQ
• Gather market information and communicate with Opple marketing
• Meet targets and budget
• Manage internal relationships across channels and departments

Who are we?

We are a leading global lighting company active in over 70 countries. Join our energetic team and help us reach our goals in a passionate, fast-growing environment. We offer a full-time position within our European team.