At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world’s leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel

We are looking for a Sales Manager for Italy, to join one of the most exciting companies in the global housewares market today. You will lead and evolve a successful team to drive the broadening and future development of the business. You will be responsible for all sales, trade marketing and daily operations in Italy. You will be hands on, a self-starter and a motivator of your team. You will set the strategic priorities for the market and be responsible for executing and achieving them. Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will also engage closely with the broader management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a successful, ambitious individual to next step an innovative branded business and consolidate our market leading position. You will be able to demonstrate that you are results driven and enjoy working for a disruptive, high-pace company. There will be opportunities to expand your responsibilities, with growth plans of expanding the direct market share across Italy.

What you will be doing:

• Grow the Italy business through new product introduction, category and distribution expansion
• Drive a creative and entrepreneurial agenda, prioritising new opportunities, whilst maintaining established relationships
• Manage and develop the main day to day functions of the Italy business. Sales, Trade Marketing, and promotions
• Develop the strategic plan for the business and execute effectively, always looking to exceed budget
• Develop a senior level network within all key partners, increase engagement and commitment to the brand
• Build and execute strategic/tactical plans with key customers
• Establish and build the brands long-term presence in store and in the market

What we need from you:

• A strong knowledge of the Italian distribution markets
• Fluent in both Italian and English (verbal and written)
• A clear history of successful business development
• Experience of working within a premium branded business
• Adept at building and managing forecasts and budgets
• Experience working with Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) would be an advantage
• Experience of dealing with major National and Regional accounts
• Experience of channel management (Grocery, Mass, Specialists and Pure Play)
• Understanding of trade marketing including sales planning and promotions
• Enthusiastic and action-orientated
• An excellent communicator and team builder both to team, peers and superiors

What you will get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Performance related bonus
• A pension contribution
• An exclusive staff discount
• Flexible working – combination of 3 days in the office and 2 from home with flex start/finish times
• Access to Perkbox including external private employee wellbeing support
• Season-ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service