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Moleskine® is the heir of the legendary notebook of great artists and thinkers. Brought back over ten years ago, Moleskine is available today in bookstores, museums and design stores, art supply stores and the web with a great variety of formats and styles: notebooks, planners and city notebooks.

The continuous growth of the office in New York requires expanding the commercial area and we are looking for a Director of Sales for the Trade division of Moleskine. Please visit www.moleskine.com for information about our products and distribution in North America.

Responsibilities include:

Sales and Account Management: develop national and regional book trade and specialty markets, maintain commercial calendar for new product launches, client meetings, sales presentations and specific account’s trade shows; work with distributors to understand account goals, needs, potential; create solutions, proposals, new products, and special relationships, as needed; work with internal Moleskine partners; study market and competition; meet with key clients and understand new markets and business opportunities.

Forecast Alignment and Reporting: incorporate in forecasts special initiative updates, new orders and qualitative information coming from distributors and clients; partner with logistics department to consider inventory position; collaborate with general management to decide methodology of forecasts; compare forecasts with distributors inputs and feedback from clients. Support sales analysis and reporting with qualitative information regarding distribution and business.

Additional requirements:

Ability to conduct detailed research on new clients
Detail-oriented, well organized and ability to multi-task
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Problem-solving attitude
Ability to manage a team, perform under pressure and prioritize the workload
Interest and affinity for European culture

Education and work experience:

Bachelor or Graduate degree with humanistic background, business or marketing
8+ years experience in sales and marketing
Legal right to work in the United States
Knowledge of the Italian language is a plus but not required

Please send your resume with cover letter, indicating why you would like to interview for this position along with your salary requirements.

The position will be within the office of Moleskine America, Inc. in New York City.