Posted 4 months ago
Country Opener Influence - Italy (M/F/X)
MilanHybridFull-time
AI Summary
The Country Opener for Italy will establish Beastlyās presence by hunting and converting new advertising partners, owning end-to-end sales, and building a local client pipeline.
About this role
Beastly is a strategic influence consulting and advisory agency focused on culture & impact, and part of the
international communication & marketing group Biggie. With a team of 40 experts, Beastly supports
renowed brands such as Zalando, Back Market, Google, Spotify, and Canneseries in building and executing their influence strategies.
šļø Missions
As Country Opener, your primary goal will be to establish our presence in Italy by hunting for new
advertising partners (brands & agencies) eager to leverage influence marketing.
You will act as the first ambassador in the region, developing the client pipeline and building a
high-performing local business.
Key Responsibilities:
ā¢ Market Launch: Drive the go-to-market strategy and establish our brand in Italy
ā¢ Business Development: Identify, prospect, and secure new advertisers (brands and media agencies) for our influence marketing solutions.
ā¢ Sales Leadership: Own the end-to-end sales processāfrom prospecting and pitch to negotiation and closing deals.
ā¢ Client Relationship Management: Develop strong, consultative relationships with top brands and agencies to ensure long-term partnerships.
ā¢ Market Intelligence: Analyze and monitor local industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
ā¢ Local Partnerships: Build relationships with key stakeholders, including creators, talent managers, and agencies.
ā¢ Reporting: Provide regular sales forecasts and market feedback to the head office.
ā¢ Team Building (as growth allows): Contribute to recruiting and training future team members in the region.
š Your profile
ā¢ Proven Sales Experience: 5+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in influence marketing, media, advertising or tech targeting advertisers.
ā¢ Hunter Mentality: Demonstrated ability to prospect and win new business in a āzero to oneā environment.
ā¢ Market Knowledge: Understanding of the influence industry in Italy.
ā¢ Entrepreneurial: Self-starter able to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
ā¢ Network: Existing network of brands, advertisers, and/or media agencies in the target markets is highly valued.
ā¢ Languages: Fluent Italian required
ā¢ Cultural Fit: Energetic, creative, ambitious, and resilient.
Skills
B2b SalesClient Relationship ManagementInfluence MarketingMarket IntelligenceMedia AdvertisingNegotiationPipeline DevelopmentSales Forecasting
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