Business Development Manager Italy

1 giorno fa

Pavia, Lombardy, Italia Sales Line Tempo pieno

Overview

In this role you will lead the Italian market expansion for a publicly listed German tech company, acting as the primary commercial reference in Italy. You will shape the market approach with autonomy, building long-term relationships with public transport operators and authorities. You'll coordinate with international teams to drive growth across tickets, fleet management and mobility solutions. This is a strategic opportunity to transform a local presence into a structured, high-impact market operation.

Retribuzione / Benefits

  • annual gross salary (RAL): 80,000–90,000
  • annual performance bonus 10–15%
  • company car
  • additional benefits
  • international working environment
  • professional development opportunities

Responsabilità

  • Define and execute the Italian market development strategy
  • Build relationships with public transport operators, transport authorities, and key decision-makers
  • Develop and manage a qualified sales pipeline and monitor tenders and investment programmes
  • Promote software and integrated mobility solutions (ticketing, fleet management, passenger information)
  • Drive new customer acquisition and grow strategic accounts through cross-selling and upselling
  • Support international bid teams with market intel and commercial guidance
  • Collaborate with global sales, engineering and delivery teams for tailored proposals
  • Coordinate handover to sales/proposal teams and oversee campaigns
  • Represent the company at industry events and coordinate marketing efforts
  • Oversee current APC business while expanding into larger integrated projects

Requisiti fondamentali

  • At least 5 years in public procurement, tender management and complex B2B sales
  • Established relationships with Italian public transport operators and decision-makers (mandatory)
  • Experience in technology providers serving public transit, ITS, or complex B2B solutions
  • Proven consultative enterprise selling and strategic account management
  • Experience selling software or integrated technology solutions in ticketing, fleet management or mobility systems
  • Strong understanding of tender processes and long sales cycles
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic market development initiative
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Structured, commercially focused approach balancing long-term growth with short-term opportunities
  • Fluent in Italian and English, willing to travel across Italy and to Germany
  • Location flexibility with Verona preference and remote options
  • negotiation
  • communication
  • stakeholder-management
  • ticketing systems
  • fleet management
  • mobility systems