International Sales Director

Pubblicato il 06-11-2026 · Four Corners · Bologna

Four Corners , is a recruiter specialised in the search and selection of professionals and managers in the Luxury and Lifestyle market. On behalf of a Tutte le competenze, le qualifiche e l'esperienza necessarie per un candidato di successo sono elencate nella seguente descrizione.

Design Company we are looking for an: International Sales Director The role will focus on developing and retaining the existing customer base, acquiring new customers, expanding into international markets and growing the Hospitality/Contract channel. The ideal candidate is a hands-on commercial leader, capable of driving performance, leading sales teams and agent networks, and operating effectively within a structured, data-driven organization.

Responsabilities: Contribute, as a member of the Management Team, to company strategy, budget and commercial policy with the Managing Director

- Own the commercial turnaround plan and its execution
- Lead the sales function, integrating the in-house sales office and external sales network with consistent, shared procedures
- Set objectives for the sales team, review performance and develop people
- Deliver revenue, margin and customer targets agreed with the Managing Director
- Manage a highly fragmented B2B customer portfolio, focusing on customer retention, reactivation, regular customer coverage and new customer acquisition
- Manage and develop the network of agents and dealers in Italy and abroad,



recruiting new agents and monitoring commercial performance
- Identify new markets, geographies and channels, and drive the development of the Hospitality/Contract business, managing relationships with hotel chains, architecture firms and general contractors
- Prepare sales budgets and forecasts, monitor commercial KPIs and report monthly to management using sales data and CRM
- Work closely with Style Office & Marketing, Operations, Production, Logistics and Administration, bringing market and customer feedback into commercial decisions. xrdztoy Requirements: Degree in Business, Economics or a related field; +10 years of sales experience, a significant part of it leading sales networks and in-house sales offices;

Experience in a senior leadership position as a member of a management team, with direct accountability for results;

Background in the ceramics, wallcoverings or high-end furniture and design sectors;

Experience managing B2B distribution through dealers and agents, with a large and fragmented customer base

- Track record in acquiring new customers and opening new markets or channels;

Experience in the Contract/Hospitality channel, in Italy and abroad

- Comfortable with KPIs, CRM, forecasts and a structured control system
- Fluent English; other languages are a plus
- Strong leadership, people development and stakeholder management skills.

Location: Emilia Romagna Salary Range : 80.000€ - 90.000€
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