Four Corners, is a recruiter specialised in the search and selection of professionals and managers in the Luxury and Lifestyle market. On behalf of a Design Company we are looking for an:

International Sales Director

The role will focus on developing and retaining the existing customer base, acquiring new customers, expanding into international markets and growing the Hospitality/Contract channel.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on commercial leader, capable of driving performance, leading sales teams and agent networks, and operating effectively within a structured, data-driven organization.

Responsabilities:

- Contribute, as a member of the Management Team, to company strategy, budget and commercial policy with the Managing Director;
- Own the commercial turnaround plan and its execution;
- Lead the sales function, integrating the in-house sales office and external sales network with consistent, shared procedures;
- Set objectives for the sales team, review performance and develop people;
- Deliver revenue, margin and customer targets agreed with the Managing Director;
- Manage a highly fragmented B2B customer portfolio, focusing on customer retention, reactivation, regular customer coverage and new customer acquisition;
- Manage and develop the network of agents and dealers in Italy and abroad, recruiting new agents and monitoring commercial performance;
- Identify new markets, geographies and channels,



and drive the development of the Hospitality/Contract business, managing relationships with hotel chains, architecture firms and general contractors;
- Prepare sales budgets and forecasts, monitor commercial KPIs and report monthly to management using sales data and CRM;
- Work closely with Style Office & Marketing, Operations, Production, Logistics and Administration, bringing market and customer feedback into commercial decisions.

Requirements:

- Degree in Business, Economics or a related field;
- +10 years of sales experience, a significant part of it leading sales networks and in-house sales offices;
- Experience in a senior leadership position as a member of a management team, with direct accountability for results;
- Background in the ceramics, wallcoverings or high-end furniture and design sectors;
- Experience managing B2B distribution through dealers and agents, with a large and fragmented customer base;
- Track record in acquiring new customers and opening new markets or channels;
- Experience in the Contract/Hospitality channel, in Italy and abroad;
- Comfortable with KPIs, CRM, forecasts and a structured control system;
- Fluent English; other languages are a plus;
- Strong leadership, people development and stakeholder management skills.

Location: Emilia Romagna

Salary Range: 80.000€ - 90.000€

📌 International Sales Director (Emilia-Romagna)
🏢 Four Corners - Fashion, Luxurynsumer Markets
📍 Emilia-Romagna