A leading B2B Trade Show platform for the promotion of Italian food and beverage has an exciting opportunity for a Key Account Manager with fluency in Italian and English and focus on B2B sales to join their team based in London on a full-time basis. 
The role offers good earnings, a Basic salary plus a great commission structure, and an OTE of £45k-£55k pa. The basic salary is based on sales experience. 
You will be based in their London office but working on Trade Shows in London, Milan, Toronto, Riga, Warsaw, and Miami.
Key Responsibilities:
*Scouting and developing B2B sales in the Italian Food & Beverage Market
*Business Development in the Target Market
*Achieving a monthly revenue target
*Managing Big accounts for the company 
*Generating new business within existing relationships by upselling and cross-selling other product categories
*Grow new business revenue in Europe through self-sourcing leads and responding to inbound leads in a timely manner.
*Self starter with a demonstrated history of initiative
*Capable of engaging at all levels of the organization with superb communications skills
*Generating leads to create a prospective client database
Required Skills:
*Attitude for a B2B sales environment
*Attitude for Smart Calling and Consultative Sales 
*Italian & English Speaker (fluent or mother tongue)
*Passion for food and beverage 
*BSc / BA Degree or equivalent experience 
*Ability to travel and spend time in markets across Europe.
*Exceptional writing, analytical, and presentation skills
*Positive attitude.
*Cultural awareness.
*Demonstrable proven negotiation skills.
Required Experience:
*BSc / BA Degree or equivalent experience 
*Exceptional writing, analytical, and presentation skills
*Joining a positive, enthusiastic and proactive team
*Have a proven track record of closing new business
Additional Information
The role is office-based in London with travel across Europe and North America as required for trade shows and business development.
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Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Account Manager, B2B Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Account Executive, Key Client Manager, International Sales Manager, or Trade Show Manager may also be considered for this role.