Global Business Development Manager

Brescia area (on-site presence required)

Global Manufacturer of Sensors and Automation Components

We’re supporting a globally recognised automation brand in the appointment of a Business Development Manager for their newest product line – a next-generation programmable automation platform designed to reshape the company’s future automation offering.

This is a strategic global position with high levels of internal visibility. You’ll report directly to group-level leadership and play a critical role in the commercial success of a brand-new suite of PLC, HMI, Edge, and Cloud automation products.

Why This Role?

• Join a global automation leader during an exciting phase of innovation and product launch.
• Take strategic responsibility for launching and driving commercial success of a brand-new product platform (PLC, HMI, Edge & Cloud).
• Benefit from direct exposure to C-level leadership and play a central role in shaping the company’s global automation strategy.
• Work from the company’s innovation hub near Brescia, surrounded by cross-functional teams focused on product development, go-to-market, and growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the global commercial strategy for a new programmable automation platform.
• Define sales plans by geography and application (e.g. plastics, extrusion).
• Develop the value proposition, tools, and customer targeting strategies.
• Engage with product management, marketing, and local sales to drive adoption.
• Provide first-level training and support to internal sales teams.
• Benchmark competitors and position the platform effectively in target markets.
• Build a 3-year business plan including revenue targets and investment forecasts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in selling automation technology, ideally PLCs or HMI-based solutions.
• Strong commercial and technical mindset with consultative selling skills.
• Fluent English is essential; Italian language skills are a strong advantage.
• Willing and able to commute regularly to the Brescia region (on-site collaboration is critical).
• Confident, collaborative and comfortable engaging with C-level stakeholders.

If you have a passion for automation and want to shape the direction of an innovative global product line, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: this search is being managed confidentially. All applications will be handled with strict discretion.