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Our client is looking for a Sales & Operations Manager fully based in Italy to build and manage team. The person is accountable for leading the commercial performance and operational delivery of the firm. This role drives sustainable revenue growth, ensures profitable and high-quality event delivery, and builds a motivated, high-performing local team. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and requires strong commercial judgement, operational oversight, and people leadership.
Responsibilities
Strategy, Sales & Business Development
Develop and deliver the annual business plan, sales strategy, and budget.
Drive revenue growth through proactive sales leadership and key account management.
Identify and develop new market, client, and product opportunities.
Monitor financial performance against budget and implement corrective actions as required.
Provide regular sales, performance, and financial reports to Group management.
Ensure local commercial activity aligns with Group strategy
Governance & General Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and company governance requirements.
Maintain strong financial controls, reporting accuracy, and contract management.
Attend management meetings, strategy sessions, and training as required.
Support cross-market collaboration and group-wide initiatives.
Maintain flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
Uphold high standards of professionalism, conduct, and corporate representation.
Requirements
Professional working proficiency in English and Italian is a must.
Proven experience in sales, operations and events.
Willingness to relocate to Italy to the designated work location.
Strong commercial and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and taking ownership.
Strategic mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities and deliver results.
Strong leadership and relationship-management skills.
Valid Italian driving licence.
Flexibility to work occasional weekends as required by business and event needs.
Benefits:
Performance-based bonus
Mobile phone package
Car allowance
Food allowance when working on group events
Reimbursement of flights and accommodations