Business Development Manager（Rome）
Pubblicato il 16-08-2026 - Firstunion in Ancona
Job Title: City Manager – Rome
Location: Remote - Lazio/Rome
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a driven and results-oriented City Manager to lead retail channel development in either Lombardy (Milan) or Lazio (Rome). Reporting to the Country Manager for Italy, you will take ownership of acquiring and managing tobacco retail accounts, executing in-store brand activities, and gathering actionable market insights. This is a hands-on field sales role ideal for a professional with a hunter mindset and experience in the tobacco, vaping, or FMCG sector.
Job Responsibilities
- Retail Channel Development & Sales Execution – Plan and execute efficient daily store visits based on a prioritized target list. Professionally present and sell PIxl vape products to tobacco store owners and achieve individual sales and order targets. Coordinate with importers on order processing when necessary.
- Trade Marketing & Promotion Negotiation – Lead negotiations with store owners to secure participation in both B2B and B2C promotional campaigns,
ensuring effective in-store execution.
- Brand Visibility & Merchandising – Persuade store owners to allocate prime in-store display positions. Manage the transportation, installation, and ongoing maintenance of all point-of-sale materials to uphold brand consistency.
- Market Intelligence Gathering – Systematically collect and report on competitor activity, store-level sales data, and consumer trends. Establish routine communication channels with stores to capture first‑hand market information.
- Key Account Relationship Management – Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with key retail partners. Serve as a professional brand representative, handling daily interactions to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Job Requirements
- Industry Background – Sales experience in vaping, tobacco, or FMCG is highly preferred. Familiarity with the Italian tobacco retail channel is a strong advantage.
- Sales Competencie