Sales Manager
Pubblicato il 20-10-2026 - Grundfos in Palermo
Overview
In this role, you lead a high-performing sales team across Centre/South Italy to drive Grundfos’s growth in the water utility and irrigation markets. You shape and execute data-driven sales strategies, build strategic customer relationships, and influence revenue in a critical infrastructure sector. You work closely with utilities, distributors, and public authorities to align efforts with the company’s objectives and scale impact. This is an opportunity to shape water infrastructure outcomes in Italy while advancing your leadership and strategic selling skills.
Retribuzione / Benefits flexible hours
home working opportunities
parential support
annual bonuses
health insurance
training programmes
Responsabilità Lead, coach and develop the sales team to achieve ambitious revenue targets in the Italian water utility market
Develop and execute annual sales plans, budgets, and forecasts, adapting strategies to market dynamics
Drive customer engagement and ensure pipeline management through CRM-based tools and data-driven decision-making
Build and maintain relationships with water utilities, distributors, design institutes, consulting firms, and public authorities
Align customer segmentation with Grundfos's sales strategy and business objectives
Monitor accounts receivable and support collection activities to maintain healthy cash flow
Requisiti fondamentali 5-7+ years of sales experience with proven leadership and team development
Residence in Toscana, Campania, Lazio, Marche, or Abruzzo
Strong knowledge of the Italian water utility and irrigation markets and stakeholders
Experience implementing sales strategies in complex industrial or manufacturing environments
Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Experience with CRM tools and data-driven sales pipeline management
Fluency in Italian and English
results-oriented mindset
strong relationship-building
strategic thinking
CRM tools
data-driven sales pipeline management
sales strategy development