French market sales challenge

A multinational company operating in the railway sector and focusing on design, manufacture and commercialization of elements' rolling and transmission for railways, it is looking for a Sales Director. His/Her duty will be to manage all sales activities within the hub while pursuing new opportunities and ensuring the company's sales grow year on year. JOB PROFILE - Engineering Degree - Deep knowledge of Italian railway market - More than 8 years of relevant experience required; proven record of success in a railway related sales/marketing field - Italian and English. Others, specially French, German or Spanish, would be a plus DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES - Act as a focal point to the external Customer for all activities relating to the hub - Build and foster trusted relationships with decision makers and influencers at existing and potential Customers - Identify and qualify sales opportunities for the region in line with corporate sales objectives, - Develop strategy and tactics for campaign execution, - Negotiate successful transactions in line with Company set goals, - Liaise with broader internal and external resources (suppliers, leasing companies, government and consultants) to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of campaign, - Represent the Company at industry trade shows and events OTHER SKILLS - Possess an in-depth knowledge ofteh Company Products and its Services as well as of the Italian Railway Industry - Strategic and tactical thinker with the ability to lead and inspire multi-discipline campaign teams - Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal); you must be able to deal with in all levels of the organization including senior management; Frequent travels could be required in this position. WORKPLACE Varese SALARY Commensurate with the professional's seniority To receive more information and to apply write to marco.migliaccio@quojobis.it

Leading the development and implementation of global and local category strategies in Facilities and other services by addressing the relevant categories' total spend and supplier base and considering all potential levers to reduce cost and drive improved performance including demand and specification management. Continuously reviewing the relevant supply market to understand best industry practice and ensure that Group is best positioned to maximise its business opportunities and minimise its business risk. Leading the identification and delivery of cost savings opportunities, prioritising and maintaining a pipeline of procurement initiatives within that category by working with key Group stakeholders and leveraging on best practices across different geographies. Leading global negotiations and supporting/supervising other negotiations managed by the local teams by providing category knowledge and where required setting negotiation targets and co-ordinating/representing Group input into local negotiations. By working with Group Legal teams ensuring that awarded agreements are correctly formalised with suppliers and that the contract is accurately registered in the relevant contract management system. Fully utilising Group's eProcurement tools and capability (e-RFPs, e-auctions, workflow management and reporting). When called upon running complex and high-value competitive sourcing competitions in end to end compliance with Group's procurement policy and processes. Leading and managing the appropriate commercial interface with a range of major global and local suppliers in Facilties and other services including tier 1 & 2 suppliers in accordance with Group's supplier management approach. Adopting a holistic commercial approach encompassing the entire spend/activity profile with the supplier including the leveraging of commitment controls to ensure compliance with contract and compliance with the supplier as a preferred source. Identifying the commercial benefit (e.g. cost reductions & process improvements) opportunities arising from those supplier relationships. Projectising those opportunities and leading the resulting commercial supplier interaction at group level. Leading innovative service provider - HQ Milano OvestGlobal Category Manager Services scope EMEAAt least 5 years' experience developing category strategies in Facilities and Consultancy related services, running substantive sourcing events and managing the commercial elements arising from contract implementation, amendments, extensions with a nominated range of suppliers. Experience working in multinational environments and matrix organizations. Experience of using management information from ERP and Purchasing systems Strong negotiating skills and a deep knowledge of the key contractual elements affecting the commercial relationships with third parties. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders at the highest level Experience in project management and ability to implement and lead cross-functional and/or virtual teams Strong analytical and communication skills Creativity, innovation, problem solving and ability to challenge conventional thinking A willingness and ability to work with the minimum of supervision Educated to degree/post graduate level CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) or similar qualification will be valued Fluent in English. Additionally Spanish, French or Italian with be valued Leading innovative service provider - HQ Milano OvestGreat opportunity in a corporate and new role for the Group

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