Country Development Manager (Italy) – Forklift & Industrial Equipment

ROYAL FORKLİFT ANONİM ŞİRKETİ

We are looking for a Country Development Manager who will establish Royal Forklift’s presence in the Italian market from scratch, build the sales organization, and execute the country-level growth strategy.

This is an end-to-end leadership role covering sales, business development, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market entry and growth strategy for Italy,
• Establish and manage distributor / dealer network,
• Acquire key accounts and drive strategic sales,
• Define and achieve country sales targets,
• Build and structure the local team (sales, service, etc.),
• Coordinate operations between Turkey headquarters and Italy,
• Manage trade shows, customer visits, and commercial activities. 

Qualifications

• Fluency in Italian (mandatory),
• Good command of Turkish,
• Based in Italy or willing to relocate,
• Experience in forklift industry for sales, business development, or country management,
• Preferably experienced in forklift, heavy equipment, or industrial products,
• Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on, and results-driven,
• Strong communication, negotiation, and representation skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing network or industry connections in Italy,
• Experience in distributor management,
• Knowledge of international trade.

What We Offer

• Salary in EUR + strong bonus structure
• Company car / operational support
• Opportunity to build and lead a country organization
• Leadership role in a fast-growing global company