Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager - South Europe (f/m/d)ItalyEdmund Optics® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology.Its state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with a global distribution network make it one of the largest suppliers of off-the-shelf optical components, and a trusted partner for customized solutions.Supported markets include advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D.Products are used in applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.Edmund Optics Europe, a U.S. owned group with subsidiaries in Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Europe is a main growth market for Edmund Optics, driving rapid expansion of the local team.To accelerate success and growth within the European market, Edmund Optics is looking for aRegional Sales Manager – South Europe (f/m/d).Through an active field presence, this position will proactively act as a sales representative selling Edmund Optics' products, services and core competencies to existing as well as future customers within the allocated region.With the support of Inside Sales Representatives, Engineering and Business Development Teams, the Regional Sales Manager South Europe (RSM) will be in charge of the entire sales cycle: prospecting, lead identification, product presentations, quote preparation, technical and commercial negotiations.Frequent travel to visit customers, trade shows and international company sites is required.Essential FunctionsSupport and expand existing and potential new key account customers in South Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece)Present the company and our products/solutions and develop business relationshipsIdentify customers' needs, requirements and potential for co-operationsProgress, develop and map customer relationships with key decision makers in purchasing, R&D, operations and managementCreate, negotiate and close out quotationsAct as a main point of contact between key clients and internal teamsIdentify trends and target markets within the region and work with European Sales and Marketing on localized strategiesRepresent Edmund Optics at local trade shows and optics conferencesContinuously document and follow-up contacts, opportunities pipeline, projects and offers leading to successful sales transactions including reporting and forecastsInternal international communication with R&D, production, application, marketing and salesActively work on and manage inside sales opportunities and RFQs, either independently or with Solution Engineering or European EngineeringQualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.University degree (Diploma / Bachelor / Master / PhD) in an optics-related technical field or economicsMinimum 5 years' experience in the South European optics/photonics industry (knowledge of industry specific products, target markets and commercial positioning)Experience in outside sales and market knowledgeFluency in Italian and English; Spanish is a plusProficiency in MS Office, CRM and SAPExperienced in sales communications and negotiation skillsStrong communication and organizational skillsSelf-motivation and ability to work independentlyExcellent problem-solving skillsValid international driving licenseWillingness to travel frequently (in the region and occasionally internationally)What we offerA versatile and challenging position with a highly competitive employment package within a growing and future-proof industry.You will work with a highly motivated, self-driven, and open-minded team.This home-office based position will be located in Italy, ideally within the Florence-Milan-Venice area.Please send your application to (email protected).We look forward to your application#J-*****-Ljbffr