Trade Development Manager – Italy & India DeskLocation: Florence, Italy (HQ Onboarding); Mumbai, India (Relocation)Department: Country Sales & Business DevelopmentReporting To: Managing Director, IndiaContract Type: Full-time, Multi-year International AssignmentAbout the RoleThe role will drive strategic business growth along the Italy/EU–India trade corridor. Following a structured 3-month onboarding program at our Global HQ in Florence, Italy, you will relocate to Mumbai to support our country commercial dpt, managing a portfolio of Italian, Indian, and international accounts.

Key ResponsibilitiesTrade Lane Strategy: Execute growth strategies for Air & Ocean Freight along the Italy/EU–India route, leveraging Italian business fluency to connect HQ accounts with Indian operations. End-to-End Sales Execution: Lead prospecting, solution design, proposal development, and contract negotiation in coordination with global Pricing and Operations teams.

Account Management: Drive client retention, unlock cross-selling opportunities across multi-modal logistics, and resolve operational escalations with local ground teams.

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Intelligence & Pipeline: Track trade lane carrier capacity, freight rate volatility, and competitor moves while maintaining pipeline accuracy within CRM.Onboarding & Relocation StructurePhase 1:



HQ Onboarding (Months 1–3 | WW HQs Florence, Italy)Immersive training covering company operational frameworks, global trade lane architecture, carrier network integration, and alignment with HQ stakeholders.

Phase 2: Relocation & Execution (Month 4 Onward | Mumbai, India)On-site deployment to manage active field sales, establish client presence, and direct commercial execution across the region.

Candidate ProfileExperience: 2–4 years in freight forwarding, international logistics, or B2B supply chain sales.

Languages: Full professional fluency in Italian and English (required).Technical Knowledge: Solid grasp of Air & Ocean freight mechanics, Incoterms 2020, and multi-modal logistics pricing structures.

Mobility: Willingness to relocate to India for a full multi-year assignment. Full employment visa sponsorship is provided.

What We OfferCompensation: Competitive base salary plus a commission structure based on trade lane profitability.

Relocation Package: Comprehensive support including airfare, temporary housing in Mumbai upon arrival, assignment allowances, and corporate visa sponsorship.

Global Career Mobility: Structured path for future international leadership assignments within our global network.

📌 Trade Development Manager - Relocation To India (Volpiano)
🏢 Savino Del Bene
📍 Volpiano