p Job Title: City Manager – Milan p Location: Remote - Lombardy/Milan /pp Employment Type: Full-time /pp About the Role /pp We are looking for a driven and results-oriented City Manager to lead retail channel development in either Lombardy (Milan) Remo.
Reporting to the Country Manager for Italy, you will take ownership of acquiring and managing tobacco retail accounts, executing in-store brand activities, and gathering actionable market insights.
This is a hands-on field sales role ideal for a professional with a hunter mindset and experience in the tobacco, vaping, or FMCG sector.
/pp Job Responsibilities /pulli Retail Channel Development Sales Execution – Plan and execute efficient daily store visits based on a prioritized target list.
Professionally present and sell PIxl vape products to tobacco store owners and achieve individual sales and order targets.
Coordinate with importers on order processing when necessary.
/lili Trade Marketing Promotion Negotiation – Lead negotiations with store owners to secure participation in both B2B and B2C promotional campaigns, ensuring effective in-store execution.
/lili Brand Visibility Merchandising – Persuade store owners to allocate prime in-store display positions.
Manage the transportation, installation, and ongoing maintenance of all point-of-sale materials to uphold brand consistency.
/lili Market Intelligence Gathering – Systematically collect and report on competitor activity, store-level sales data, and consumer trends.




Establish routine communication channels with stores to capture first-hand market information.
/lili Key Account Relationship Management – Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with key retail partners.
Serve as a professional brand representative, handling daily interactions to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
/li /ulp Job Requirements /pulli Industry Background – Sales experience in vaping, tobacco, or FMCG is highly preferred.
Familiarity with the Italian tobacco retail channel is a strong advantage.
/lili Sales Competencies – Mature B2B sales and negotiation skills.
Able to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and effectively open and manage retail accounts.
/lili Driving Requirement – Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle to efficiently cover store visits, transport marketing materials, and handle light deliveries.
A compliant car allowance will be provided.
/lili Languages – Full professional proficiency in Italian is mandatory.
Business-level proficiency in English is a significant plus.
/lili Personal Attributes – Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work independently.
Resilient and comfortable in a high-frequency outdoor field sales environment.
Possesses strong commercial acumen and communication instincts.
/lili Work Authorization – Must hold the legal right to work in Italy without restriction.
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