New Business Director Italy

Overview

SAMY is a leading global social-first agency. We activate end-to-end media strategies, connecting with audiences in the most integrated and effective ways to solve key business challenges and make brands matter. This is your opportunity to work with exciting clients around the globe on projects that shape the industry.

We are the first international ecosystem fueled by creativity, technology and culture, with a team of 900+ across 20 offices and 55 markets, serving more than 270 leading clients, including Europe, the U.S. and Latin America, who live and breathe social-first. SAMY develops bold, human and transformative brand communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Business Development: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, reaching out to potential clients and opening doors within the market.
• Consultative Selling: Understand client needs and provide strategic solutions tailored to their business objectives.
• Account Activation & Management: Drive client acquisition and oversee the onboarding process to ensure a seamless experience.
• Industry & Market Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to enhance sales strategies.
• Sales Pipeline Management: Develop and manage a structured sales pipeline to ensure consistent growth and revenue generation.
• Networking & Relationship Building: Leverage existing networks and cultivate new connections to expand SAMY Iberia's footprint in Italy.
• Reporting & Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs, sales targets, and market feedback to optimize business strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or account management within digital marketing, advertising agencies, or SaaS companies.
• Proven track record in new business acquisition and growth strategies.
• Strong consultative selling skills – ability to articulate value propositions and close deals.
• Experience in media agencies and/or digital-oriented businesses.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing, advertising, and SaaS landscapes.
• Ability to work independently, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong drive to achieve sales targets.
• Fluency in English and Italian (both written and spoken).

Benefits

• International working environment
• Hybrid work modality (3 times per week at co-working space in the center of Milan)
• Career path and growth

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Advertising Services