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Sara De Michele

Sara De Michele

Azzano San Paolo,Italy

Summary

Highly motivated sales manager with a proven track record in developing effective strategies to drive profitability and enhance market positioning. Demonstrated adaptability and a talent for cultivating strong relationships with large, structured clients, resulting in successful strategic partnerships. Detail-oriented and determined, with exceptional project management skills and a focus on creating value for clients. Skilled in team building, fostering collaboration, and driving performance to consistently achieve sales targets.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Sales Manager

Italian Valley Srl
11.2023 - Current

Management of framework contracts with suppliers of goods and services.

  • Definition of medium- to long-term strategies and actions for business growth.
  • Establishment of partnerships with external stakeholders aimed at business growth.
  • Assignment of tasks to team members while supervising their work.
  • Analysis of competitors, their commercial strategies, and developments in market presence.
  • Revenue growth through t expansion and consolidation of the customer portfolio.
  • Development and optimization of marketing and sales strategies, sharing them with the team.
  • Enhancement of the sales team's skills by organizing training courses and team-building activities.
  • Drafting of price lists based on market conditions, product quality, and target customer segments.
  • Support and collaboration with colleagues in managing assigned tasks.
  • Management of team of 12 people (Account Executives, Key Account Managers, and Project Managers) to acquire and maintain a portfolio of enterprise clients on a national and international scale.
  • Active participation and organization of Sales events in coordination with the Marketing team to maximize event outcomes, including pre- and post-event sales activities.
  • Management and optimization of company tools for the Sales team (CRM, Jira, etc.) to monitor individual and team activities.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and establishing strong relationships with key clients.

Senior Account Manager

Italian Valley Srl
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Support major clients (Enterprise) in Shippypro during the post-onboarding phase, ensuring that the commercial flow is managed correctly and meets the client's expectations, while understanding their specific needs.
  • Guarantee management of acquired clients through systematic, constructive, and effective relationships, ensuring oversight during both the pre-sales and post-sales phases.
  • Manage and build loyalty among acquired clients through attentive and systematic relationships.
  • Provide targeted consulting to identify the most suitable solutions for the client's needs.
  • Foster client loyalty through appropriate post-sales strategies.
  • Enhanced communication between departments for more effective problem-solving and collaboration

National Account Executive

Ups Italia Srl
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Held the position of Sales Representative for logistics and freight transport services.
  • Served as the main point of contact for major clients in the Lombardy and Veneto regions.
  • Ensured a smooth communication flow between clients and the multinational company.
  • Conducted specific and detailed analysis of high-profile pricing plans to adapt to the growing needs of the market and clients.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products and services to clients, coordinating with internal departments for seamless execution.

Account Executive

Ups Italia Srl
06.2016 - 02.2022

Position: Field Sales Representative

Focused on selling logistics and freight transport services.

  • Actively engaged in outbound prospecting for new clients and retaining existing ones.

Negotiated contracts successfully, securing favorable terms for both the company and clients.

  • Geographical area of responsibility: East Brescia.

Brokerage Team Leader

Ups Italia Srl
12.2007 - 06.2016
  • Team leader of two departments involved in the customs clearance processes for goods from non-EU countries.
  • One department actively engaged in direct contact with importers, at the forefront of customs processes.
  • The second department focused on managing sensitive goods, which were continuously monitored by agencies such as Air Health and the Phytosanitary Office.
  • Conducted daily meetings and monitoring of sensitive goods with these agencies
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members (23 resources), fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Humanities And Philosophy - Course For Interpreters And Translators

University of Perugia
Perugia, Italy
01.2006

High School Diploma -

Scientific High School "Carlo Jucci"
Rieti, Italy
01.2004

Skills

  • Sales: Strong inclination towards project planning, outgoing, and collaborative
  • Leadership: Collaborative, focused on problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Negotiation Skills: Strong ability in both short sales cycles and structured negotiations, including legal aspects
  • Investment Interest: Commitment to investing in professional and human capital within the company and the team
  • Organizational Skills: Proficient in business organization
  • Communication and Negotiation Skills: Effective in both areas
  • Leadership and Decision-Making: Strong capabilities in leading teams and making decisions
  • KPI Analysis: Ability to analyze Key Performance Indicators
  • Employee Training: Experience in training employees
  • Sales Presentations
  • Territory Management

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Country Sales Manager

Italian Valley Srl
11.2023 - Current

Senior Account Manager

Italian Valley Srl
05.2022 - 11.2023

National Account Executive

Ups Italia Srl
02.2022 - 05.2022

Account Executive

Ups Italia Srl
06.2016 - 02.2022

Brokerage Team Leader

Ups Italia Srl
12.2007 - 06.2016

Bachelor's Degree in Humanities And Philosophy - Course For Interpreters And Translators

University of Perugia

High School Diploma -

Scientific High School "Carlo Jucci"
Sara De Michele