Job Description

Company Description

As the world’s leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we’ve assembled a global team of the most driven, creative and innovative people. At Check Point, our employees are redefining the security landscape by meeting our customers’ real-time needs and providing our cutting-edge technologies and services to an ever-growing customer base.

If you want to make the world a safer place – you belong with us.

Job Description

• Team Leadership and Management:
• Market Expansion and Business Development:
• Sales Operations and Execution:
• Budget Management:
• Develop and execute the overall sales strategy for the Italian region in alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Set ambitious revenue targets and establish sales quotas, ensuring consistent and sustainable growth.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team across multiple markets within the German region.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture, providing clear direction and support to team members.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance, providing coaching and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances to expand market presence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry influencers.
• Leverage market insights to refine product offerings and contribute to the development of new products/services.
• Oversee the sales process from lead generation to deal closure, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality customer interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and finance, to drive seamless execution of sales initiatives.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize sales processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Performance Analysis and Reporting:
• Track and analyze sales metrics, pipeline, and revenue results, providing regular reports to executive leadership.
• Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, and develop action plans to address them.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to communicate sales performance and strategies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the sales budget for the Italia region, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities.
• Monitor and control expenses to achieve financial targets while maximizing ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive sales leadership experience in a B2B environment, with a strong focus on the EMEA region.
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
• Experience in managing and motivating geographically dispersed sales teams.
• In-depth understanding of the German market, cultures, and business practices.
• Ability to travel as needed within the region and internationally.
• High level of spoken and written business English. Native Italian language skills