Export Manager Asia

A renowned Client of ours, a family-owned company who has been championing the craftmanshift and taste of exquisite made-in-Italy products, is looking for theExport Manager AsiaMain responsibilitiesThe new comer will be reporting to the owner of the company and significantly contribute to the shaping and implementation of the commercial strategy, with particular focus on markets in Asia Pacific. She/he will be leveraging on existing as well as new partners abroad, various sales channels such as Distributors, Department Stores, Retailes. She/he will be streamlining actions from within the company toward the best Customer satisfacion.Candidate profileSound international sales experience with Made in Italy products for B2C markets (Textile,  Furniture and Household products are a nice to have), paired with proven competency in export-related matters and processesStrong business acumenExcellent skills in intercultural communication and negotiation Effectiveness in driving the international agenda of sales, by preparing and managing meetings at various levels, and storytelling the company’s products, values, and legacy   Sound leadership skills and ability to drive and develop the sales teamPassion for nurturing long-lasting relationships with Clients and sales network across the bordersUnderstanding of competitors, monitoring market trends in the RegionAbility in tranfering the market/Clients inputs into the internal organization (design, manufacturing,  sales, logistics, etc.) and shaping successful proposals to ClientsProficiency in Italian, English, and other foreign Asian languages (Chinese is a nice to have).LocationThe Company is located in the outskirts of Milan, Italy.