Area Manager — Italian Wine & Fine Foods, On‑Trade Segment

Role Overview

• Actively manage and expand the existing customer base within your sales region (Central / South)
• Targeted acquisition of new customers in the on‑trade channel
• Manage and coordinate the sales agencies operating in your region, taking responsibility for meeting targets
• Accompany export managers from our Italian partners on strategically important customer visits
• Close coordination and joint visit planning with headquarters
• Implement modern marketing and sales concepts to strengthen customer loyalty
• Market monitoring and competitor analysis
• Record and process orders via our modern SAP system

Requirements

• Proven field sales experience, ideally in wine, fine foods, or premium FMCG
• Strong affinity for Italian culinary culture
• Experience working with external sales partners (e.g., agencies)
• Independent, structured and results‑oriented approach to work
• Strong communication skills and a confident presence with customers
• Good English skills are required (for collaboration with export managers and international partners)
• Italian language skills are a clear advantage
• Willingness to travel within your region

Benefits

• Varied and responsible role with a high degree of autonomy
• Established product portfolio featuring exclusive Italian brands
• Support from a dedicated marketing and inside‑sales team
• SAP‑based system for efficient order processing
• Attractive compensation package including a company car for private use
• Long‑term perspective in a stable, growing company