Italian market sales manager

Would you like to join an international and innovative organization? Do you have a background in chemistry or chemical engineering and a passion for sales? Are you ready to take ownership of an entire market and build lasting relationships with clients across Italy? Keep reading!

Who are we?
CLiQ SwissTech is an international company with offices and subsidiaries in The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and the USA.

Our focus is on the development and production of additives for paints, coatings and related industries. These high-quality additives are developed in our lab and distributed worldwide to various industries.

We offer high-quality product solutions and provide our customers with exceptional technical support every day.

Our commitment to quality and sustainability is reflected in our ISO certifications (9001 and 14001) and EcoVadis Platinum rating.

What will you be doing?
To drive the company's strong growth and development, we are seeking to expand our sales team with a Sales Manager for the Italian market.

As the Sales Manager for the Italian market, you will be primarily responsible for advancing the growth of our entire product portfolio. Your role will involve business development, where you will identify and capitalize on
new business opportunities to expand our market share.

You will provide top-notch customer service and training, maintain relationships with key clients and develop long-term partnerships. Additionally, you will create and implement effective sales strategies, monitor market trends and customer feedback and negotiate to achieve successful sales closures. In close collaboration with our marketing, product development and customer service teams, you will contribute to continuously strengthening our market presence.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an energetic and self-reliant Sales Manager who excels at working independently and achieving targeted successes.

You should demonstrate high initiative, seize opportunities and show entrepreneurial thinking to leverage growth and business opportunities for our company. Your ability to build long-term relationships with customers is as important as your perseverance and determination to achieve longterm goals.

We seek a candidate with a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from a technical college or university, or a certified technician.

You should have at least three years of experience in a relevant sales or technical position within the coatings industry or related sectors.

Fluency in Italian at a native level and proficiency in English are essential; additional language skills are an advantage

Why choose to join our team?

CLiQ is an innovative company, where you will find a dynamic, challenging and fulfilling career opportunity.

You will enjoy a great deal of freedom and independence while being part of a small and dedicated sales team. The atmosphere is informal and communication is open and straightforward.

Our culture is transparent and positive. Collaboration within and across departments is relaxed and constructive.

We are committed to equal opportunities and a respectful workplace for everyone. Together, we deliver products and services we are proud of.

We offer a full-time position with competitive primary and secondary employment benefits, including a company
car.

Join us and let’s explore your talents and development opportunities together.

Interested?

We believe a CV alone rarely gives a complete picture. We don’t just want to know what you studied or which jobs you’ve had, but also why you made those choices, and why you want to work with us at CLiQ. Please send us your CV and add something that helps us get to know you better: a motivation letter, or for example a short video introduction. Please note that applications consisting of a CV only will not be considered.

You can apply until 31 October 2026 via human.resources@cliqswiss.com, addressed to Marjolein Blauwiekel, HR Officer.

If you have any questions about the role, you can contact Marjolein Blauwiekel at the same email address or by phone at +31 (0)50 207 38 10