Account manager / business development

Help international companies find the right language, training and interpreting solutions, with a consultative sales approach.

The role

Maka is a premium language consultancy providing training, translation, interpreting and related services to international companies in Italy and worldwide. Our business development team works with the whole company to deliver personalized solutions that bring real value to clients. The office is relaxed, the style smart-casual, the clients prestigious and the team highly professional.

Responsibilities

Identify potential clients and new business opportunities
Promote and sell training, translation, interpreting and related services
Build long-term client relationships and support existing accounts
Find creative solutions and value propositions for client needs
Develop sales strategies and plans, working across teams

What we are looking for

Proven sales track record in services
Experience selling training, translation or consulting services
Excellent presentation and written communication skills
Experience with CRM software
Fluent in English and Italian
Organized, professional and personable, with a sense of humour
Comfortable with diversity and change
Studies in business, marketing or international relations preferred
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Maka is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are part of our culture.

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