Local Sales Manager, Italy

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As “Local Sales Manager” you will lead the commercial sales strategy that will contribute to the achievement of Viking EMEA’s general objectives and more specifically to the profitability growth objectives in your territory. Your position drives the sales in the regions of Italy and Greece while constantly aligning with other departments like Operations, Product Management, Marketing and Finance. You will be responsible for the sales of all Viking EMEA product lines. While reporting directly to the Sales Director of Viking EMEA, you will manage, develop and inspire a great team of sales and technical support experts.

Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a professional business relationship with large accounts
- Practice key account management
- Develop new business; target and prospect new customers per goals outlined for the region
- Participate actively in industry associations
- Develop sales within existing customers as well via approaching new parties (e.g. end-users, influencers, specifiers)




- Build and maintain a relationship with key engineering firms that influence fire protection specifications
- Contribute to the development of the sales and assure new products are launched in line with market requirements
- Prepare and monitor local sales budget and support finance by contributing to credit control
- Build, analyze and monitor KPIs by presenting periodic management reports and take actions to meet the company targets
- Make the local sales teams perform at its best and act as a facilitator and mentor between central management and the local sales teams
- As the Manager of the local sales, act as the first contact for sales issues & local/government authorities and take action

The position requires travels to our local offices in particular in Italy, as well as occasionally to the rest of Europe.

Qualifications and experience:
- You have a background in technical sales within Fire Protection
- You have an understanding for the jargon within the c

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