Senior Sales Manager

For our client, a leading company in the renewable energy sector, we are looking for a Senior Sales Manager.

The role will focus on driving sales strategy, key account management and business development across the Italian energy market.

Main activities

• Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, acting as the main commercial point of reference for the Italian market;
• Developing and executing the sales strategy for Italy, in line with regional objectives;
• Managing contract negotiations and tender processes in collaboration with Sales, Legal, Commercial and other relevant internal teams, ensuring compliance with company policies and customer requirements;
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, Logistics and other corporate functions, to ensure alignment between customer requirements and the company's capabilities;
• Identifying and developing relationships with key customers and stakeholders, including utilities, energy producers, developers, investors, EPCs and other relevant market operators;
• Managing the full sales cycle for solutions, as well as service, maintenance and post-sales opportunities, from business development and pipeline development through to contract negotiation and closing;
• Developing account strategies and capture plans for key customers, identifying new business opportunities and assessing related risks and market potential;
• Maintaining a detailed understanding of national energy policies, incentive programs, and permitting procedures affecting the energy sector.

Requirements

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• 5+ years of professional experience in sales, ideally within the energy or renewable energy sector;
• Proven experience in business development, key account management and complex B2B sales;
• Experience in contract negotiation and tender management;
• Strong understanding of the Italian energy market and its main stakeholders, including utilities, developers, EPCs and other industry operators;
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, CRM systems and SAP;
• Fluent Italian and English;
• Willingness to travel frequently, both nationally and internationally.

Nice to have

• Experience in selling technical products, services or complex solutions;
• Established network of relationships with key players in the Italian energy market;
• Knowledge of national energy policies, incentive schemes and permitting procedures;
• Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.
• Company car as a fringe benefit;
• Life insurance & supplementary health insurance;
• Health and wellness program;
• Employee referral program;
• Flexible and remote working options, in line with company policies.

Compensation Package

• Fixed gross annual salary (RAL) between €70.000 and €90.000 .

Workplace

Rome

Company

A global technology company with a strong international presence, recognised for the high technological quality of its products and its continuous focus on innovation. The company regularly develops and launches new solutions, creating an environment characterised by constant technological evolution and ongoing product development. Currently undergoing a major phase of growth and transformation, the organisation is strengthening its leadership structure and investing in new capabilities to seize emerging market opportunities. Within this context, Italy represents a particularly strategic market, offering significant commercial potential and an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company’s next phase of development.

Keywords

#WEPRAXI #PRAXIHR #PRAXI #SALES #ENERGY #RENEWABLE

Ref. SP80229

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