Sales Administration & Price Management Manager
A well-established Japanese manufacturer in Milan is currently recruiting a dynamic and analytical Sales Administration & Price Management Manager to play a pivotal role as the right hand of the Managing Director. This role involves managing a team of professionals, overseeing order management and pricing strategies, and ensuring effective communication and negotiation with EMEA HQ and Japan HQ.
This position requires proactive involvement and attitude in the following business areas.
* Direct report to the Managing Director, supporting strategic decision-making
* Lead and manage a team handling order entry and corporate customer service for both direct sales and dealer channels
* Lead and manage a team handling public and private tender administration
* Oversee the drafting of contracts and the management of partners/customers master records
* Oversee pricing management, ensuring alignment with market trends and company objectives; manage special price lists and special quotations, using the company tools (Bizagi, Tender Database)
* Oversee bonus calculation for indirect and direct sales partners
* Take leading role in product management and its optimized allocation in cooperation with the marketing department and logistics department respectively, supported by his/her own competence in price management
* Take full knowledge in each defined area of activities and support the Managing Director in setting the strategy
* Monitor industry and competitor trends, providing insights and reporting to EMEA HQ and Japan HQ
* Proactively adjust pricing strategies in response to market fluctuations
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in sales administration, pricing, or order management, excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in an international setting. Native level in Italian and fluent in English are required.
Requirements:
* Strong numerical skills
* Proactive approach
* Resilience in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
* Company car
Location:
Milan (2 days working from home acceptable after the training)