Specifier & Account Manager ModularLighting Italy (Milan)

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Specifier & Account Manager ModularLighting Italy (Milan)

Job Description
About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

*About Modular Lighting Instruments*
For more than 40 years, Modular Lighting Instruments has pushed the boundaries of architectural lighting. We wrote history with our bold designs and amazing campaigns. Being provocative made it possible for us to create icons in the lighting industry. Innovative problem solving allows us to write the future. By anticipating future trends and by developing and using the latest technology, we continue to be pioneers in architectural lighting. When you become a part of Modular, you become part of a family at the same time. Although our roots are in Belgium, we are a global player, which gives an international touch to the job. As our new Key Account Manager, you are expected to think freely and thereby actively contribute to the development of our business so that we can continue to be at the forefront of architectural lighting.

Inspiring architects, interior designers, engineers, installers and our partners with the best architectural technical LED lighting in the world is what we do every day.

Our products are engineered and developed in Belgium on the foundation of quality and technical superiority. Together with our own and external designers, we add our visual signature that creates the unique and recognized Modular design.

We value reliability. Say what you do and do what you say is our motto. Any question or remark from our customers or partners is another opportunity to find the perfect solution. As much in product as in service.

At our Modular homebases all over the world, we have a unique atmosphere that thrives on creativity and change. Always with respect for each individual or group, giving chances to all.

This has built the unique brand communication and visual strength of Modular.

We are lighting experts, we create lighting solutions and that's how we become the brand.

*More About The Role
This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a
Specifier & Account Manager at Modular Lighting*
in Milan, Italy with Signify.

In This Role, You Will Be Driving Business In Modular In Various Ways. Therefore, You Will Need To Contribute With a Strong Drive And Enthusiasm, And You Will:

• Approach new architects from your own network as well as follow up on leads.
• Be the face of Modular in the market by proactive customer visits and other activities.
• Build long-term relationships with architects, light planners and value-added resellers.
• Be the creative partner in lighting design for our clients. Assist, guide and inspire architects, light planners & partners.

If you join us, you will work in an inspiring environment as part of the DACH-IT team. In Italy/Mainland, we want to work in a duo team, with each manager operating from their home office. Our existing colleague has been working for our company for many years. Due to several consecutive successful business years, we want to strengthen our team.

Your clients are mainly interior architects, lightplanning offices and value-added resellers and you will be in touch with all parties in the delivery chain. You will be supported by local customer service and light planning department that will enable you to focus on building relationships and creating business.

*More About You*
While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Understand What It Takes To Make a High-end Brand Better Every Single Day. Therefore, You Should Bring:

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior design/architecture, lighting design or account management.
• At least 3 years of working experience in architectural lighting is required, with a preference for those with experience in selling design products.
• Basic knowledge in architectural lighting with the ability to inspire as well as guide in technical topics of light.
• Strong commercial and social skills with a wide network amongst architects and interior designers.
• Previous experience in Project Management.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Italian are required.
• A structured mindset with good ability to work independently.
• You are someone proactive who likes to connect with people.
• Solutions-oriented mindset and strong communication skills.
• You are home-based in the Milan area or nearby.

Everything we'll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

At Modular, we´re committed to inspiring architects, interior designers, engineers, installers and our partners with the best architectural technical LED lighting in the world.

Our products are engineered and developed in Belgium on the foundation of quality and technical superiority. Together with our own and external designers, we add our visual signature that creates the unique and recognized Modular design.

At our Modular homebases all over the world, we have a unique atmosphere that thrives on creativity and change. Always with respect for each individual or group, giving chances to all.

This has built the unique brand communication and visual strength of Modular.

We are lighting experts, we create lighting solutions and that's how we become the brand.

Come join us, and together we can light the way.