Senior Sales & Business Development Manager

Overview

Senior Sales & Business Development Manager to lead global commercial growth and drive direct results. This role is pivotal in generating, converting, and nurturing high-value opportunities with high-net-worth collectors, dealers, and strategic partners worldwide. Location: Roquebrune-sur-Argens, France (relocation required).

About Bertone

Bertone is a historic and visionary automotive brand, known for its Italian design heritage and groundbreaking concepts that have shaped the automotive industry for over 110 years. Today, Bertone is expanding, combining tradition and cutting-edge creativity to deliver exceptional limited-edition hypercars and collector vehicles, as well as unique brand experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Identify, develop, and close sales opportunities with HNW and UHNW clients, collectors, and importer/dealer partners.
• Support the COO and CEO in strategic sales initiatives, ensuring reservation and sales targets are consistently achieved.
• Manage importer and dealer relationships, prioritizing long-term partnerships and purchase commitments.
• Represent Bertone at international automotive and luxury events, actively building and strengthening client relationships.

Performance & Analytics

• Set and monitor sales KPIs, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize performance.
• Analyze sales activities and channels to ensure ROI and continuous improvement.
• Introduce structured reporting for the sales pipeline, ensuring full visibility for leadership.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in sales and business development, ideally within the automotive, luxury goods, or lifestyle industries.
• Proven track record in closing sales with HNW clients and generating measurable commercial growth.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in sales performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; fluency in English and French required, Italian is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Sales, or related field.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a boutique luxury environment.

Why Bertone

• Be part of a legendary Italian brand’s rebirth, shaping the next chapter of automotive history.
• Own both marketing and sales efforts, directly impacting revenue and global brand presence.
• Work in a boutique, high-impact environment, where exclusivity, craftsmanship, and creativity drive everything we do.
• Build direct relationships with top-tier collectors, dealers, and international partners.
• Contribute to creating some of the most iconic and desirable vehicles of this generation.

Please submit your CV via LinkedIn.