CKD is a Japanese HQ, multinational specialized in high-tech components in Pneumatic, Electrical and Fluid control. With the growth of our product lineup, CKD is contributing to helping Factory Automation manufacturing businesses around the world.
We are proud of our rich product portfolio that covers all fields with over 500,000 products supporting manufacturing sites all over the world. It is continually enhanced by taking advantage of our automation and liquid control technologies which create the steady flow of products developed to meet the needs of our customers. Since we are a Japanese based manufacturer, we have gained recognition in the Asian region, but markets other than Asia, especially the European region, are the markets that the entire group will focus on going forward. Among them, Italy is one of our key markets.
CKD Italia srl, based near Florence with commercial offices in Sesto San Giovanni (MI), represents the group in Italy with the aim of supporting existing customers in maintaining factory performance and helping new customers in increasing productivity. To boost the Italian Business Development project, we are looking for determined and ambitious people to hire as Business Developer Sales Engineer in Emilia Romagna, with the main target of developing direct sales to OEMs and also, with full responsibility for the assigned area.
Position: Business Developer Sales Engineer
Main Functions and Responsibilities
* Manage and develop the existing customer portfolio
* Implement go-to-market Business Development Strategy in the assigned area
* Build business relationships with new OEMs and trendsetters in the main industrial sectors
* Provide technical & sales support, requirement and offer management
* Implement CRM, activities planning and reporting
* Attend sales meetings and collaborate with the organization
* Manage and be responsible for personnel budget number
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
* At least 5 years of experience as a Sales Engineer, preferably in an Industrial Automation components manufacturer or distributor
* Living in the Emilia Romagna (Parma/Modena/Reggio Emilia/Bologna) area is preferred
* Deep knowledge of the Emilia Romagna market and strong personal relationships with OEMs
* Skilled in planning and organizing direct sales activities and managing the strategic development of sales partners
* Business development-oriented and available to visit customers in Emilia Romagna
* 5+ years of proven experience in the sector
Preferred Conditions:
* National and international travel may be required
* Excellent knowledge of the Italian language and good spoken and written English, especially for reporting and training with CKD Corporation members
Working Hours: Full time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Business Development and Sales
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