Senior Sales Manager

Job ID: 8826 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job Title: Senior Sales Manager – Writing Italy

Contract Type: Permanent

Workplace Type: Hybrid (2 days onsite and 3 days remote-field-based)

Location: Pogliano Milanese – Milan, Lombardi, Italy

Reports to: Italy Director

Your Role

As a Senior Sales Manager, you will lead the commercial agenda in Italy, driving performance across our Writing/Labelling portfolio within specialised sales channels.

You will be responsible for delivering strong commercial results, growing key accounts, and developing a high-performing team – all whilst ensuring that Newell Brands continues to lead with excellence and agility. If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for people and performance, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Strategy: Lead the commercial strategy across assigned categories and channels, with ownership of revenue, margin, and market share targets.
• P&L Management: Manage the full P&L for your business area, including forecasting, budgeting and sales delivery.
• Customer Development: Develop and execute customer plans in partnership with Key Account Managers - covering assortment, pricing, promotions and execution.
• Team Leadership: Build, coach and inspire a high-performing team (KAMs/NAMs, Agents) focused on accountability and growth.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with international marketing and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and best practice sharing.
• Market Engagement: Stay close to the market through regular customer visits and by monitoring trends, insights, and opportunities.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (or similar field).
• Sales Leadership: Proven experience in senior sales roles within FMCG or a related industry, with a strong track record in team development and leadership.
• Customer & Channel Expertise: Solid experience managing key accounts and commercial planning (assortment, pricing, promotions, execution).
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L management, commercial strategy, and decision-making based on data and insight.
• Communication: Skilled in presenting to senior stakeholders, with strong interpersonal and influencing abilities.
• Languages & Mobility: Fluent in English (spoken and written); other languages are a plus. Willingness to travel as required across Italy.

Why Join Us?

Join Newell Brands, a leading company in EMEA with iconic brands like Campingaz, Coleman, Spontex, Graco, Parker, Sistema, Crockpot, NUK and Yankee Candle. By joining us, you will benefit from:

- Professional Development: Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning with over 17,000 courses.

- Ethics and sustainability: Environmentally friendly and social business practices.

- Exclusive benefits: Discounts on our products, referral program, seniority recognition and resource groups to encourage diversity and inclusion.

- Core Values: Integrity, teamwork, passion for winning, ownership, and leadership.

Ready to lead and grow with us?

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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.