Sales Manager - Italian speaking

Company Description

Since day one, we’ve focused on creating innovative tech that meets client needs. Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) leads the industry as the largest, most trusted name in global performance marketing, specializing in affiliate marketing technology and services.

We are the platform of choice for driving profitable growth for over 3,800 global brands around the world across all verticals including retail, travel, finance, IT. Our technology powers a partnership ecosystem where over 167K publishers and brands engage billions of consumers worldwide.

As part of Publicis Groupe, we leverage unparalleled data, technology, and strategic expertise to bring a truly customer-centric approach to performance marketing. Our people dare to think big and drive even bigger results.

As part of CJ growth, we continue to expand in Europe, and we are today looking for our Sales Manager (M/F)- based in Italy.

Our future Sales Manager (M/F) will need to be native in Italian and very fluent in English and French. His/her will be fully responsible for the development of the Italian market.

Job Description

We’re seeking a qualified Sales Manager (M/F) with deep experiences in selling to the Italian market.

As the first line of communication with a prospect, the Sales Manager (M/F) have a strong understanding of the sales process and excel at researching leads, starting new relationships & building relationship, and setting up sales closers for success.

As a Sales Manager (M/F), you are a quick learner who has strong negotiating skills – someone with a successful track record - and an ability to showcase our offerings in a compelling way. Every potential customer is an opportunity for boosting top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

Responsibilities :

As Sales Manager (M/F), you represent the company effectively by developing comprehensive knowledge of its offerings and you are accountable for increasing revenue and new client acquisition within the Italian market. Directly reporting to France & Italy Country Manager.

Your mission will be:

• Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands the company customer base and ensure its strong presence in the Italian market
• Conduct incisive and insightful research of markets and competitors
• Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market
• Identify prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business in all service categories
• Build long-term, trusting relationships with prospects to qualify leads as sales opportunities
• Possess in-depth product knowledge and be able to conduct demos and handle objections: you will be expected to develop a well-rounded understanding of the technical capabilities of the CJ platform to provide clients with sufficient insight during the sales process.
• Lead pitches and client meetings and setting expectations
• Ensure that objectives are achieved, monitor progress, vs. agreed KPIs, goals and ROI
• Be responsible for a strong operational rigor around pipeline and activities to drive efficiency and performance.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally across the organization (all departments including not limited to on-Boarding, Operations, Client Development, Publisher Department, Marketing teams) to drive financial contributions and seamless customer experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, marketing and/or related field
• Minimum 4 years’ of sales experience within a similar industry (digital marketing, data solutions and or affiliation ideally), with minimum 2 years of sales experience in Italian market
• You have an excellent knowledge of on-line advertising and different acquisition channels
• Affiliate expertise is a real plus
• Proven tracks success in penetrating new markets and customer acquisition
• You love to use and develop your network
• You have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Committed and willing to work as a team, you are problem-solving oriented
• Dynamic and proactive, with presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Strong ability to balance persuasion with professionalism, you also need to have the ability to influence and lead
• Proficiency with sales management software and CRM (i.e SalesForce) Microsoft Office tools & applications (ex: Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)
• Native Italian and fluent English are mandatory. Good level of French (C1) to be able work efficiently internally

Additional Information

• Position based in Italy
• Type of contract: permanent position

Why joining us?

• A full international & multicultural working environment
• Work from home partially possible
• Work Your World : a chance to work abroad up to 6 consecutive weeks each year, after 1 year of seniority
• L&D : +30 000 training modules accessible in e-learning, with certifications, in partnership with LinkedIn Learning in our proprietary platform, Marcel (Company intranet)

Do you recognize yourself in this opportunity? Don’t hesitate to join us!!

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