Our Client, a medium-sized global company specializing in innovative solutions for the horticulture sector, with a strong international presence and a growing footprint in Europe is seeking a proactive, entrepreneurial **Subsidiary Manager** to lead their small Italian operation. This hands-on role requires a strong understanding of the horticulture sector, commercial insight, and the ability to manage both strategic and operational aspects of a small business unit. The Italian subsidiary, with annual revenue of approximately €2 million, plays a key role in supporting local growers, distributors, and industry partners. **Responsibilities**: - **Subsidiary Leadership**: Oversee all aspects of the Italian operation, including sales coordination, production, customer service, administration and compliance.
- **Market Development**: Identify growth opportunities in the Italian horticulture market, particularly with greenhouse producers, nurseries, distributors, and cooperatives.
- **Customer Relationship Management**: Maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
- **Operational Oversight**: Manage day-to-day activities with a small team (typically 5-6 people), including office administration, inventory coordination, production and sales.
- **Sales Support & Execution**:



Support sales efforts through the salesman or through direct engagement with customers and partners, and collaboration with the global sales and marketing teams.
- **Budget & Financial Control**: responsibility for budget control and profitability.
- **Compliance**: Ensure compliance with Italian regulations as well as internal corporate policies.
- **Reporting & Coordination**: Maintain clear and regular communication with the headquarters, providing insights into local performance and market dynamics. **Qualifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Sales, Agricultural Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in agricultural or horticultural sectors, with familiarity with the Italian market.
- Proven ability to manage small teams and drive operational and commercial success.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in Italian and proficiency in English.
- Understanding of horticultural production systems, value chains, and seasonality.
- Hands-on, self-driven, and able to make independent decisions while coordinating with international leadership.
- Experience in a multinational or matrixed company is a plus.
- Solid financial acumen and comfort with budgeting and reporting tools. Contratto di lavoro: Tempo completo

📌 Subsidiary Manager - Horticulture Sector (Ancona)
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📍 Ancona