Planar Motor Incorporated ("PMI"), www.planarmotor.com, is the global leader in planar motor-based smart conveying system design and production. We invent, design, manufacture, sell, and support planar motor-based smart conveying systems. We are headquartered in Richmond, BC, Canada with a subsidiary in Europe. Our customers include major automation equipment and system manufacturers from over ten countries and regions in EU, Asia and North America. Our technology and products PMI's planar motor technology won the gold award in Motors and Mechanical Motion Devices category by Design News in 2019 for its unprecedented flexibility, precision, intelligence, re-configurability, scalability and traceability. Planar motors are smart industry robots that use magnetic forces for levitation and propulsion with six degrees of freedom. Planar motor-based smart conveying systems are ideal for applications ranging from clean to harsh environments and is a disruptive technology transforming the manufacturing industry. Nowadays, our products are used in solar panel manufacturing, food and pharmaceutical product packaging. What we provide As the world leader and inventor of planar motors, we will provide you: Excellent opportunities to grow in a fast-expanding innovative company Mentorship arrangements with experienced colleagues Competitive compensation packages and benefits Creative, professional, and positive teamwork environment A fun and rewarding experience as you make a difference in the ever-changing world of industrial automation The Ideal Candidate We are seeking a driven individual for an opportunity in the area of Sales and marketing in Italy. We are looking for a candidate that: Enjoys the challenges of working on a truly innovative product Able to take leadership and want to make an immediate impact Attitude to pursue excellence Self-starter with strong abilities to work in a team professionally Skilled in communication and negotiation Key Responsibilities Clearly articulating technical capabilities and providing technical demonstrations Supporting the executives to plan, prepare and execute on strategic deals Generating high-quality sales leads, following up after initial contact, negotiating prices, securing, and confirming orders Maintaining strong relationships with customers and providing support for their requests or requirements Identifying and evaluating areas for improvement and providing constant communication to Production and R&D teams Working as part of an operation team to ensure the best customer satisfaction service experience Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Marketing, business administration) or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience in sales and technology field Strong negotiating skills, excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills Strong work ethic, self-directed, determined, customer/team-oriented, energetic, enthusiastic, and results-oriented Demonstrated tenacious follow-up ability, attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to multi-task, judge priorities, and handle a variety of duties/assignments at once (sometimes under pressure) with a positive attitude Willingness to travel Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) Compensation Range The compensation is based on market data and offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Contact If you are interested and eligible to work in Italy, please submit your cover letter, resume, and at least two references to jobsplanarmotor.com. J-18808-Ljbffr