Strategic Business Development Manager
Pubblicato il 24-09-2026 - Hanwha Vision in Torino
Job Purpose:
To lead the development and execution of strategic sales and business growth initiatives across Italian territory, with a focus on End Users, A&E; consultants and key channel partners.
This role combines key account management, solution-based selling, and project development to drive sustainable growth through both existing relationships and new business opportunities.
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Reporting to:
Country Manager (Italy & Greece)
Direct Reports:
None
Location:
Field-based (Italy)
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Business Development
- Identify vertical market challenges (e.g., City Surveillance & Smart City, Energy & Critical Infrastructure, Retail) and offer tailored, value-driven Hanwha Vision solutions.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities from early-stage lead through to order conversion.
- Actively create demand and influence project specifications by working closely with consultants, specifiers, M&E;, and building contractors.
- Collaborate with regional and national sales teams to ensure seamless handover of specified projects and maintain customer satisfaction through to delivery.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics to inform strategic direction.
Channel & Key Account Management
- Maintain regular contact with key clients and partners, including A&E; consultants and end users, to ensure satisfaction, product availability, and opportunity identification.
- Manage and grow relationships with Distributor staff, System Integrators,
and other STEP partners in the assigned area of competence.
- Promote and deliver training on Hanwha Vision products and software to partners to drive solution adoption.
Solutions & Specification Development
- Position Hanwha Vision technologies (e.g., SSM & WAVE VMS) within early-stage project discussions.
- Engage in consultative selling to develop bespoke solutions aligned with customer pain points.
- Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to develop vertical-specific sales materials and tools.
- Work with technology partners to position Hanwha as part of end-to-end or preferred solutions in the consultant community.
Commercial Planning & Reporting
- Track and report sales activity, project status, and pipeline updates through Salesforce CRM and other internal reporting systems.
- Analyse and evaluate business development methods, project outcomes, and ROI to drive continuous improvement.
- Support the wider sales team in achieving national and regional targets through aligned efforts and cross-functional collaboration.
Brand & Market Presence
- Represent Hanwha Vision at trade shows, industry events, and partner engagements.
- Help elevate the company’s image as a trusted, innovative,
and solution-focused provider in the security and surveillance industry.
Performance Measurement:
Performance will be assessed on:
- Project Order Intake (volume and value) in assigned verticals and regions.
- Growth and development of existing key accounts.
- Contribution to national sales performance and strategic initiatives.
- Successful specification and “pull-through” of projects into order.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in a similar role within the security industry .
- Strong understanding of the complex sales process, involving End Users, consultant (A&E;) , and channel partners (Integrators and Distributors)
- Demonstrated success in developing business through specification and consultative selling.
- Experience working with System Integrators, Distributors, Consultants, and End Users.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
- Ability to manage complex sales cycles and large-scale projects.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven approach.
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
- Degree-level education in Business, Technical or related field.
- Full clean Italian driving license.
- Italian mother tongue - Fluent in English.
Location:
- Field-based with regular client visits, site meetings, and industry events. xysqume
- Required to attend meetings in Hanwha Vision Milan office when requested and HQ in Chertsey, (HQ) as necessary.