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illycaffè

Sales Regional Director

illycaffè

. Define and drive the long-term business strategy for the European Region .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeTrieste • ItalyLead💰 €80,000 - €100,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing long-term business strategies, managing P&L, and leading international commercial teams. Proven ability to drive market growth, negotiate contracts, and build strategic partnerships in a multicultural environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
International Commercial LeadershipP&L ManagementStrategic ThinkingBusiness PlanningFluent English

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Hard Skills
Business StrategyMarket Growth PlanningCommercial Performance ManagementBudgetingForecasting
Soft Skills
LeadershipInfluencing SkillsCross-Cultural Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Economics DegreeMarketing DegreeBusiness Administration Degree
Industry Keywords
FMCGHORECAConsumer-Centric CompaniesDistribution PartnersRoute-to-Market Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and drive the long-term business strategy for the European Region
  • Translate Corporate priorities into regional and market growth plans
  • Own Net Sales and Profit performance across markets and clusters
  • Lead, coordinate and develop Export Managers
  • Define market and cluster priorities and guide resource allocation and investment decisions
  • Drive Commercial and Marketing strategies across the Region
  • Lead route-to-market and distribution model decisions
  • Build strategic relationships with key distribution Partners
  • Lead critical negotiations, contracts and multi-year business plans
  • Drive portfolio strategy and regional business planning
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting and business performance
  • Partner with Corporate functions and represent European markets within the organization
  • Bring market insights, business opportunities and emerging trends into decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Economics / Marketing / Business Administration University Degree
  • Significant experience in international commercial leadership roles within well-structured, international and consumer-centric Companies, preferably in FMCG, HORECA and/or premium brands
  • Proven experience managing multiple international markets and third-party Distributor networks, including complex commercial negotiations and route-to-market decisions
  • Solid experience in P&L management, business planning and commercial performance management
  • Previous experience leading and developing international commercial teams
  • Strong strategic thinking, business and financial acumen, leadership and influencing skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a matrix and multicultural environment
  • Fluent English
  • Availability to travel extensively across the Region

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Gross annual salary of €80,000–€100,000
  • National Collective Labor Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Alimentare Industria)
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Certified B Corp workplace committed to positive impact on people, communities, and the planet