Trade Development Manager - relocation to India

pstrongTrade Development Manager – Italy India Desk /strong /ppbr / /ppstrongLocation: /strong Florence, Italy (HQ Onboarding); Mumbai, India (Relocation) /ppstrongDepartment: /strong Country Sales Business Development /ppstrongReporting To: /strong Managing Director, India /ppstrongContract Type: /strong Full-time, Multi-year International Assignment /ppbr / /ppstrongAbout the Role /strong /ppThe role will drive strategic business growth along the Italy/EU–India trade corridor. Following a structured 3-month onboarding program at our Global HQ in Florence, Italy, you will relocate to Mumbai to support our country commercial dpt, managing a portfolio of Italian, Indian, and international accounts. /ppbr / /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /pullistrongTrade Lane Strategy: /strong Execute growth strategies for Air Ocean Freight along the Italy/EU–India route, leveraging Italian business fluency to connect HQ accounts with Indian operations. /lilistrongEnd-to-End Sales Execution: /strong Lead prospecting, solution design, proposal development, and contract negotiation in coordination with global Pricing and Operations teams. /lilistrongAccount Management: /strong Drive client retention, unlock cross-selling opportunities across multi-modal logistics, and resolve operational escalations with local ground teams. /lilistrongMarket Intelligence Pipeline: /strong Track trade lane carrier capacity, freight rate volatility, and competitor moves while maintaining pipeline accuracy within CRM. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongOnboarding Relocation Structure /strong /pullistrongPhase 1: HQ Onboarding (Months 1–3 | WW HQs Florence, Italy) /strong /li /ulpImmersive training covering company operational frameworks, global trade lane architecture, carrier network integration, and alignment with HQ stakeholders. /pullistrongPhase 2: Relocation Execution (Month 4 Onward | Mumbai, India) /strong /li /ulpOn-site deployment to manage active field sales, establish client presence, and direct commercial execution across the region. /ppbr / /ppstrongCandidate Profile /strong /pullistrongExperience: /strong 2–4 years in freight forwarding, international logistics, or B2B supply chain sales. /lilistrongLanguages: /strong Full professional fluency in Italian and English (required). /lilistrongTechnical Knowledge: /strong Solid grasp of Air Ocean freight mechanics, Incoterms 2020, and multi-modal logistics pricing structures. /lilistrongMobility: /strong Willingness to relocate to India for a full multi-year assignment. Full employment visa sponsorship is provided. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat We Offer /strong /pullistrongCompensation: /strong Competitive base salary plus a commission structure based on trade lane profitability. /lilistrongRelocation Package: /strong Comprehensive support including airfare, temporary housing in Mumbai upon arrival, assignment allowances, and corporate visa sponsorship. /lilistrongGlobal Career Mobility: /strong Structured path for future international leadership assignments within our global network. /li /ulpbr / /p