Business Development / Sales Representative
Turin, Italy (with frequent travel)
Makr Shakr — the world’s leading producer of robotic bartenders — is looking for a Business Development / Sales Representative to join our growing team in Torino, Italy. This person will play a key role in expanding our global client base, driving sales opportunities, and nurturing long-term relationships with partners and customers passionate about innovation, hospitality, and robotics.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead Generation & Client Acquisition: Identify and engage new clients, partners, and distributors in the hospitality, entertainment, andtechnology sectors.
• Market Expansion: Contribute to the development of new markets and distribution channels, primarily across the US.
• Sales Execution: Manage the full sales cycle — from prospecting and negotiation to deal closing — ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Opportunity Analysis: Research and assess market trends to identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships.
• Representation & Events: Represent Makr Shakr at trade shows, exhibitions, and client presentations, promoting our technology and brand vision.
Requirements
• Strategic mindset with strong execution ability and self-motivation.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Italian or another language is a plus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in robotics, automation, and innovative technologies.
• Preferably (but not mandatory) 2 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within a tech-driven or hospitality-related industry.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, design, and hospitality.
• A dynamic and international team passionate about shaping the future of automation.
• A fast-paced, innovative environment where your ideas can make a real impact.
Join us and help bring robotic hospitality to the world — one drink at a time.
Makr Shakr is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity or any other factor.
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