Sales Area Manager – Supply Chain Assurance, Central Europe (UK or Italy)
DNV careers Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Manager-level role at DNV careers. Remote, United Kingdom · €48,000–€55,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Study the assigned General Industries territory to spot market shifts, customer prospects and competitor approaches
- Build sales through new prospects and existing key accounts, working toward your individual targets
- Convert incoming leads into opportunities and keep the sales pipeline and forecasts current
- Grow local lead-generation channels and raise DNV’s profile through regional events, trade shows and workshops
What you bring
- You have sold second-party supply chain audits and managed key clients, even with limited prior experience
- At least five years in sales or business development, preferably within auditing services
- A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or a related area; a master’s degree is preferred
- You speak English or Italian fluently, depending on your location, and hold a valid EU driving licence
Who this fits
This role suits a sales professional who can work independently, build client relationships and deliver against targets. You must be based in the UK or Italy and able to travel regionally and internationally. Final candidates undergo background checks under applicable local rules.
From the employer
DNV Business Assurance is looking for a highly motivated Sales Area Manager to support the business development of Supply Chain Assurance (SCA) services within the General Industries and the assigned territory.
The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong sales skills, excellent market analysis capabilities, and a strategic mindset. Experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry or Auditing firms is preferred.
* Only applications with previous experience, even if limited, in selling second-party supply chain audit services and managing key clients will be considered.
The position reports to the General Industries Sales Manager Europe – Supply Chain Assurance.
Location: UK or Italy based
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze the General Industries market of the pertinent area to understand trends, general outlook, development opportunities, potential customers, and competitors’ strategy
- Ensure the achievement of the individual sales targets assigned
- Responsible for implementing sales actions through the development of prospects and existing key customers
- Follow up leads and opportunities coming from the different channels
- Ensure DNV visibility within the General Industries market
- Ensure strong pipeline management and accurate forecasting to support business planning and target achievement
- Contribute to developing and maintaining a network of channels in the General Industries market with lead generation activities
- Take part in local communication actions (external events, tradeshows, conferences, workshops, etc.) organized by the Marcom Department.
- Local benefits will apply in accordance with the relevant company policy for the UK.
- For candidates based in Italy, the base salary range for the position is: 48,000 - 55,000 gross EUR/year. This will depend on a candidate's relevant level of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s degree is preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in auditing services
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth in the General Industries market
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Project management skills
- Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
- Fluent in English/Italian depending on location (written and spoken)
- Valid EU driving licence
- Willingness and ability to travel within the region and internationally
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