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Job Description
Area Manager
Location:Milan/Turin
Time type:100%
About Sanoma Learning
How do you prepare students for the world engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning it has always been our mission to help find and develop best-in-class answers to this question.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company operating in 12 countries. Our products and services enable and support teachers and schools to help every child reach their potential. With printed and digital content as well as learning platforms we aim to grow our impact on education across Europe. With over 3000 employees we help shape the future of learning for more than 25 million students.
So are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers support all students to reach their potential
Your Role
AsArea Managerat Sanoma Learning Italy you will be responsible for driving commercial performance across a defined geographical area. With over 8 years of experience in sales and team leadershippreferably in the publishing or education sectorsyou will be in charge of managing a network of agents and representatives strengthening client relationships and identifying local growth opportunities.
You will work closely with national sales leadership marketing and product teams to align commercial strategies with local execution ensuring the best experience for schools teachers and educational institutions.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the sales operations within your area ensuring achievement of sales targets and market share growth
- Supervise motivate and develop a team of sales agents and representatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key educational stakeholders (school leaders teachers institutions)
- Ensure effective local implementation of national sales and marketing strategies
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to adjust tactics and identify new opportunities
- Support the adoption of digital learning solutions and blended offerings in your area
- Provide regular reporting on KPIs forecasts and customer feedback
- Collaborate with internal teams (product marketing customer service) to ensure excellent customer experience
- Represent Sanoma Learning Italy at regional education events conferences and trade fairs
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement sharing best practices across regions
What We Expect from You
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Education Business Marketing or related field
- At least 8 years of experience in sales or commercial roles with a strong track record in team management
- Background in the publishing education or edtech sectors is highly valued
- Strong leadership interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution
- Proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office tools
- Fluent in Italian and English; other European languages are a plus
- Willingness to travel regularly across the assigned region
What We Offer
- A purpose-driven company with passionate diverse teams across Europe
- A key commercial role with regional ownership and real impact
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
- A dynamic flexible working environment with smart working options
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to help shape the future of learning across Italy and Europe
Ready to shape the future of learning
Apply here and join us in reimagining education for millions of students.
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusion and diversity ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other characteristics.
About Sanoma Learning
How do you prepare students for the world engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary secondary and vocational education we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees we help shape the future of education for 25 million of students.
So are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other characteristics.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
