Business Development Manager - Central Europe (DACH & Italy)

ph3Business Development Manager – Central Europe (DACH Italy) /h3 pThe FERRO Group is one of the largest producers and distributors of sanitary and installation fittings and a leading supplier of comprehensive systems in the segment of modern heat source management with over 30 years of experience in the industry on international markets.br/The Group is among the largest providers of solutions in the segment of managing economic water consumption and ecological heat sources in Central Europe. FERRO operates mainly in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary and Lithuania. /p pDue to the dynamic growth of the FERRO Group and the expansion of our business across European markets, we are strengthening our international team and looking for /p pbBusiness Development Manager - Central Europe (DACH Italy) /b /p pLocation: Central and Eastern Europe (frequent travel across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy) /p pReporting line: Market Development Director /p pThe Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for driving business growth and market expansion in DACH and Italy by identifying new opportunities, building distribution networks, and developing strategic partnerships.br/The role focuses on markets where the company has no or limited direct presence, acting as a local business builder. /p pKey responsibilities /p ul liIdentify and develop new business opportunities and markets; /li liBuild and manage distributor and partner relationships; /li liAchieve sales and margin targets in the assigned region; /li liDevelop market entry and expansion strategies; /li liMonitor competition, pricing, and market trends; /li liCollaborate with internal teams (marketing, product, logistics) to support growth. /li /ul pRequirements /p ul li5+ years experience in sales; /li liKnowledge about DACH and/or Italian markets (preferred); /li liIndustry background in sanitary, heating, or construction products (advantage); /li liStrong negotiation and relationship-building skills; /li liAbility to work independently and drive results; /li liLanguages: English required; German and/or Italian highly preferred. /li /ul pOur offer /p ul liOpportunity to drive business growth in strategically important markets; /li liHigh level of autonomy; /li liCompetitive salary and attractive performance-based bonus scheme (sales margin driven); /li liOpportunities for professional growth and international career development. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr