Sales & Marketing Assistant

As a Sales & Marketing Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include processing client inquiries, conducting market research, collaborating with the European sales team to qualify leads, and supporting the creation of marketing materials specifically for the Italian market. You will also help manage digital campaigns and assist in organizing trade shows. This dual focus on sales and marketing will enable you to foster essential relationships and gain a comprehensive understanding of the market.

To be considered for the Sales & Marketing Assistant role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Native fluency in Italian along with proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of additional European languages is a plus. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and have a proactive, self-motivated approach.

At our company, we believe in nurturing talent and providing clear career development paths. Sales & Marketing Assistants have the potential to progress to Account Manager and even Business Development Manager roles. We offer intense industry training which helps you build the skills needed for future advancement, ensuring you are well-equipped to take on greater responsibilities.

The Sales & Marketing Assistant role is designed to enhance both personal and professional growth. You will receive comprehensive training in quality management, sales strategies, and negotiation techniques, among other skills. Additionally, you will have access to ongoing resources for professional development, enabling you to continuously build your expertise in your field.

This role initially allows for a hybrid work model, starting with remote work followed by transitioning to three days per week in our Milan office. This flexibility aims to support a healthy work-life balance while allowing team members to collaborate in person.

In answering this question, focus on specific examples where you've researched market trends or client needs. Highlight the methods you used, any tools or technologies you employed, and how your findings influenced sales strategies or marketing campaigns.

A great way to respond is by discussing your time management strategies. Describe how you prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance, maybe even sharing a tool or technique you use, like to-do lists or project management software.

Discuss tailoring your approach to the cultural and economic aspects of the Italian market. Mention specific strategies such as localized marketing content and relationship-building techniques that resonate with your target demographic.

Express your enthusiasm for learning and provide examples of how you’ve successfully adapted to new technologies in past roles. Perhaps describe any areas where you had to quickly learn skills that contributed to project success.

Mention important attributes like strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. Emphasize the importance of being proactive and having a good grasp of the market dynamics for effective engagement.

Share a specific instance where your research played a critical role, outlining your process and how your contributions directly impacted the campaign's success. Metrics or results can be helpful to provide context.

Outline your approach to resolving client issues calmly and professionally. Highlight your empathy, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities in terms of understanding client pain points and providing viable solutions.

Talk about any digital marketing tools and platforms you've used, such as social media or email marketing. Discuss how you track campaign metrics, focus on results, and how those metrics influenced future campaigns.

Describe how you maintain a positive outlook and remain proactive. Share techniques that have worked for you, such as setting personal goals, engaging in professional development, or focusing on long-term relationships with clients.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration and how diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions. Share examples of past teamwork experiences that led to successful outcomes, highlighting your role in those collaborations.