Area Sales Manager – Italy

Area Sales Manager – ItalyDo you have experience selling to the Italian interior contract market, retailers and e-tailers?We’re looking for someone with a high degree of entrepreneurial spirit and who would be motivated to increase Ferm Living’s presence in Italy.If you’re you passionate about design and can develop a market through relationships, trust and long-term cooperation, then we look forward to receiving your application.

As soon as possible

Location

Employment typeFull-time

Reports toEMEA

We review applicationson an ongoing basis

Ferm Living is a Danish design company

founded in 2006. Our in-house

design team works from our home in

ethos with global skills and traditions.

Our collections are characterised by

soft forms, rich textures, and intriguing

details that allow you to create

composed atmospheres with a touch of

the unexpected.

fermliving.com

The RoleAs we’re growing rapidly and experiencing increasedinterest from retailers, contract partners, architects anddesigners, we’re expanding our sales team with an Italybased Area Sales Manager.

You will be responsible for developing sales throughcontracts and selected retail partners as well asintroducing Ferm Living to architects and designers.You’ll be supported by a highly skilled and efficient salessupport team based in Copenhagen, so that you canfocus on developing the market.

• Develop and support our contract partner network, ensuring that the Ferm Living brand is top of mind
• Develop sales through close collaborations and structured follow-ups with architects and designers, ensuring that Ferm Living is specified in projects.
• Maintain and develop our network of existing and new partners in the contract and retail business.
• Analyse market potential, develop and implementsales plans to grow both contract and retailbusiness.
• Monthly budget & KPI follow up.
• Participation in sales meetings and events at Ferm

You have solid knowledge of the contract business in Italyand a strong network within the A&D community. Witha commercial mindset, business acumen and analyticalskills, you take a hands-on, results-driven approach tosales. You are outgoing, proactive and skilled at buildingstrong relationships. We value initiative and a proactivemindset.

• You must live in Milan. Ferm Living does not provide relocation.
• Minimum 3-5 years of documented experience within retail and contract Sales in Italy
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Strong communication skills and a service-minded, solution-oriented attitude.

• Excellent presentation skills and experience in conducting sales presentations at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills and focus on closing deals.
• Self-driven, but a team player at heart.
• Organized and effective time manager.
• Understands what it means to be a brand

• A position at a leading Danish brand with a high degree of individual responsibility and great
• A job in a great team that gives you the support youneed to be successful.
• An attractive salary package including bonus andother benefits.
• Company car, also for private use.

If you have any questions about the position, pleasecontact Regional Sales Manager Joan Kehlet Rieck .

We look forward to hearing from you.