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Business Development Manager – Italy

Location: UK-based, covering the Italian market (regular travel to territory, including EICMA Milan)
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per year basic + commission (OTE £50,000–£58,000)
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Drive Your Career Forward with Scorpion Automotive

Do you want a career opportunity, or just a job? If you’re looking to join a winning team, read on. Scorpion Automotive specialises in making driving safer, more secure, and more sustainable, and since 2018 we’ve grown from a £4 million business to a £45 million one. That kind of growth tells us we’re doing something right – but there’s still plenty of road ahead. There are 1.5 billion vehicles on the planet today, and we’ve only captured a fraction of that market, which leaves well over a billion still to reach. That’s the scale of opportunity we’re inviting you to be part of.

At Scorpion Automotive, we're passionate about innovation, technology, and protecting what matters most to our customers. As one of the UK's leading providers of vehicle security, tracking, and fleet management solutions, we're proud of our reputation for excellence, customer service, and continuous growth.

We're looking for a talented and motivated Business Development Manager – Italy to join our team. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or bring your expertise to a growing organisation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

We're more than just a workplace. We are a team of passionate, dedicated individuals who support one another, celebrate successes together, and continuously look for ways to innovate and improve.

We value integrity, accountability, teamwork, and customer focus. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your contribution is recognised and valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Scorpion Automotive is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our customers and communities.

About the Role

Motorcycles are practically a way of life in Italy – it’s Europe’s biggest market for them – and dealer security is an area we’re only just beginning to build out, starting from a base in Rome and Lazio before expanding into Campania and Lombardy as the network takes shape.

You’ll join forces with our Italy Business Development Manager and the Export team: they own the strategic accounts and the long-term market plan, you own the outbound engine – the cold calls, video demos, and early conversations that turn a prospect into a signed dealer, run through our Italian operation, Scorpion Auto S.r.l. You’ll be UK-based day to day, with a handful of trips out to Italy each year, EICMA Milan among them, to meet dealers face to face and get a feel for the territory.

Closing business here runs to a different rhythm than the UK: relationships come first, several people are usually involved before a deal is signed, and rushing tends to backfire, so patience and genuine curiosity about the people you’re speaking to will serve you well.

You’ll ease in through a six-month structured onboarding – training and shadowing early on, building towards your first signed agreements by month six – with the expectation that your pipeline, not your close rate, does the talking in quarter one.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

✔ Native or business-fluent Italian (written and spoken), plus strong English
✔ 2 to 4 years of B2B sales experience with a demonstrable track record of outbound prospecting and cold calling
✔ Evidence of consistently hitting or exceeding sales targets
✔ Experience managing a full sales cycle from first contact to close
✔ Confidence explaining technical products – you do not need to be an engineer, but you do need to understand vehicle tracking and telematics well enough to explain the value to a dealer principal
✔ Self-motivated and comfortable managing your own pipeline and time independently, while collaborating closely with an in-market Business Development Manager
✔ Right to work in the UK (Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for the right candidate)

Desirable:

⭐ Experience in automotive, telematics, motorcycle security, insurance, or fleet management
⭐ Familiarity with Salesforce or a similar CRM
⭐ A second European language

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, takes pride in their work, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Why Join Scorpion Automotive?

We believe people are at the heart of our success, which is why we are committed to creating a workplace where our employees can thrive.

What You Can Expect:

✅ Competitive salary and benefits package
✅ Career development and progression opportunities
✅ Training and ongoing professional development
✅ Supportive and collaborative working environment
✅ Employee recognition initiatives
✅ Modern and growing business with ambitious plans for the future
✅ The opportunity to make a real difference from day one

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Scorpion Automotive.

Protecting Vehicles. Empowering People. Building Careers.

Join Scorpion Automotive and be part of a team that's driving innovation, delivering excellence, and creating opportunities for the future.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have the relevant Right to Work in the UK? We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and cannot offer sponsorship in the future.

Experience:

• Business to Business Sales: 2 years (required)

Language:

• Italian (required)
• English (required)

Work Location: In person