BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE – Greece (BDE/GRE)

Weathernews Italia S.p.A., based in Milan centre, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weathernews, Inc. With its headquarter in Japan, Weathernews is the world's largest, publicly-traded, full-service weather company, employing over 750 people, including more than 400 meteorologists. Weathernews' network spans the globe with 37 offices in 13 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Denmark, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan. Weathernews depends on a synergistic "man-machine shareware system" in which our meteorologists use proprietary forecasting tools to analyze and adjust weather data in order to deliver a full range of the most reliable and relevant weather content to our global customers.
We are looking for a self-motivated and energetic business development executive to be based in our office in Milan and to relocate in Greece when the customer base will be consolidated in the respective countries.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø To conduct a comprehensive market analysis, with specific reference to the shipping industry and marine sector during the first stage;
Ø To organise meetings and events with the most representative players;
Ø To focus on new business development and to support the operation centre to manage the existing customer base;
Ø To single out any business opportunities from the contacts with the Clients;
Ø To lay the ground base to open a full fledged Weathernews branch.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Ø Greek native speakers leaving in Milan or surrounding areas.
Ø Fluency in English (oral and written) is mandatory. Italian would be a strong plus but it is not binding;
Ø Age between 25 and 28;
Ø Availability to travel extensively to Greece;
Ø Ready to relocate in Greece in due course;
Ø Outstanding customer facing skills and ability to deal with senior management negotiations;
Ø At least 2 years experience in the service sector;
Ø Ability to work under stress with no major constraints;
Ø PC literate, proficient in using MS Office and Internet;
Ø Willingness to work in a small team with the passion to exceed customers’ expectations.

Please send your application in English with a motivation letter to it_recruit@wni.com.