Del Monte is an international Group offering a variety of wholesome and nutritious products essential to a healthy lifestyle. It is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food across the globe.

The Group is established in more than 100 countries and has nearly 40,000 employees worldwide.

We are looking for a Sales Assistant for a 6-month internship based in the Milan Metropolitan Area. Reporting to the Sales Manager in Italy, the successful candidate will support a broad range of commercial and sales activities. The position has a strong international dimension, as around 50% of the role will be dedicated to supporting and collaborating with a European office, providing the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across multiple markets and gain valuable exposure to an international business environment.

Missions:

• Follow the daily sales, updating the stocks with releases and new arrivals for all range Del Monte products;
• Managing sales files reporting any inventory or service issues to management and the appropriate Account Manager Immediately;
• Dealing with order management, pre-sales activities and post sales activities;
• Collaborate with Sales Manager to identify new potential clients through research and networking;
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers;
• Collaborate with Sales Manager to achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Report activity for Senior Commercial Director collecting data to create sales presentation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• A Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and succeed in sales.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a team player.