Sales Manager Infrastructure & Agriculture - Pipes

As Sales Manager – Infrastructure & Agriculture Pipes, you will lead the commercial development of two strategic business segments for Aliaxis Italia, driving growth, customer engagement and market penetration across the Italian market.

Reporting to the Domestic Sales Director Italy, you will play a key role in developing customers, distributors and projects while leading a dedicated commercial team and coordinating the national sales agent network.

The role can be based in Casella (GE) or Fiesso Umbertiano (RO) and requires frequent travel across Italy.

WHO ARE WE

At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe.

With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do.

Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARDS

We're offering a unique opportunity to join a global Belgian company with an international and collaborative culture. Aliaxis is focused on reinforcing our operational foundations and building the agility needed to capture future growth opportunities. Through our Horizon 2030 strategy we're evolving into a more disciplined, high-performing global Group — and we're looking for talented people who want to contribute to this long-term strategic journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is responsible for leading and developing the Infrastructure & Agriculture Pipes business in Italy.

You will contribute directly to sales and profitability targets, manage key customer relationships and support the development of the commercial organization.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales leader to take the next step in their management career within a global industrial group.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Deliver annual sales, profitability and market share objectives.
• Develop and execute growth plans for the Infrastructure & Agriculture segments.
• Build and strengthen relationships with distributors, utilities, contractors, irrigation specialists and key accounts.
• Identify and pursue project opportunities and new business initiatives.
• Lead and develop the commercial team.
• Coordinate the national sales agent network.
• Establish clear sales objectives and field activity plans.
• Monitor sales performance through forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Support pricing implementation and commercial execution.
• Contribute to customer acquisition and market development initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Marketing, Customer Service and Technical Sales functions.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in technical B2B sales.
• Strongly preferred experience within Plastic Pipes, PE/PVC Systems, Water Infrastructure, Utilities, Irrigation or Construction Materials.
• Track record of delivering commercial growth.
• Experience managing distributors and key customers.
• Previous people leadership experience is desirable.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset and familiarity with forecasting and CRM tools.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Availability for frequent travel.

The ideal candidate is a commercially driven manager with strong sector knowledge and growth potential, able to understand the dynamics of the plastic pipe industry, enjoy developing customers and markets, and ready to take broader leadership responsibilities within a growing commercial organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a gross annual salary range of €57.500 – €79.100, level Quadro according to “Gomma Plastica Industria” Italian CLA, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including:

✔ A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a multicultural team
✔ Tailored development opportunities to support your growth
✔ Hybrid working flexibility according to company needs.

✔ Annual Bonus Plan

✔ Company Car

The pay range above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

HOW WE WELCOME YOU

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

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About us

Our purpose is to provide solutions to global water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. As a world leader in solutions, we build healthier and more sustainable cities, with smarter and more efficient agriculture and infrastructure, improving the quality of life around the world.

EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) is the second largest division within Aliaxis based on revenue and size. We are a customer focused, innovative provider of safe and sustainable solutions for our customers’ needs in building, infrastructure, and industry segments.

Our manufacturing, supply-chain and distribution centers reach across Europe, they also provide services and support to the Middle East and Africa to fulfill customer expectations. Aliaxis EMEA is the company behind the iconic and trusted brands such as Nicoll, Jimten, Friatec and FIP, as well as many others.