Country Manager (Italy) - home dÃ©cor or building-materials industry

Recruiter:

Sci Tech Placements

Job Ref:

JHB001205/MC

Date posted:

Friday, November 13, 2026

Location:

Milan, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Country Manager in the Home décor sector, Italy

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Provide Italian market insights to support global brand strategy and execute local promotional activities. Develop relationships with architects, designers, distributors and agents, securing product placement in professional material libraries. Coordinate with HQ and local agents on brand development, marketing, operations and project implementation. Identify target customers, develop sales channels and drive growth through distributors and cross-industry partnerships. Lead Italian market expansion, manage local resources, analyse market trends and grow market share. Requirements Bachelor's degree or above and fluent Italian ; knowledge of international trade. Experience in home décor or building materials, with relevant industry knowledge and connections. Proven ability to develop new customers and channels and build a business team from scratch. Established network of Italian distributors, agents, architects and designers. Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, resilience, entrepreneurial mindset and cross-cultural adaptability. Preferred Qualifications Connections with major Italian property developers or construction companies. Background in materials science, engineering or a related field. Strong sales drive and proactive business development skills. Role Details & Benefits Location: Italy; flexible, primarily home-based. Department: Overseas Business Department (20+ employees, mainly based in China). Reporting to: General Manager, Overseas Business Department. Travel: Limited, mainly client visits within Italy. Compensation: RMB 30,000-40,000 monthly base salary plus competitive performance-based bonus (negotiable). Annual Leave: Two weeks of paid leave. Career Development: Potential transition to a business partnership model once local operations are established and stable. Apply online or Email CV to

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