Business Development Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Lineage scores A on the Alion truth index.
Business Development Manager - Cold Store Warehousing
Location: Italy (Flexible with travel to sites as needed)
Lineage is the world’s largest provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, employing over 23.000 colleagues globally. Well known for our leading market position in temperature-controlled warehousing.
To continuously expand our business and add even more value for our customers, we are hiring a Business Development Manager with a focus on our Cold Store Warehouse and preferable also has some knowledge about transportation.
In Italy we have two warehouse locations Gattatico (R.E.) and Controguerra (Abruzzo). Although this will be a hybrid role we prefer candidates to be in the office of Gattatico at least once or twice a week.
The role:
This position combines tactical sales activities to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions for our Cold Stores and also a strategic focus on developing new business opportunities. You will also work with existing Lineage accounts to maintain and expand their business too. This will be a standalone role in Italy and you will report into the director of Business Development.
What you’ll be doing:
· Consultative selling with a focus on our Cold Store Warehouses
· Developing new business and maintain and expand current accounts
· Managing inbound sales enquiries and formal tenders
· Creating tailored proposals for customer requirements
· Building long-term partnerships with both new and existing accounts
· Maintaining accurate records in the sales database (CRM)
Who we’re looking for:
· Strong B2B sales experience (consultative selling) with proven new business generation
· Cold store knowledge/experience is very beneficial
· Experience working to targets in a structured, professional environment
· Proven ability to build and convert a sales pipeline
· Broader (European) logistics experience is a must
· Fluent in Italian and good knowledge of the English language
Why join lineage?
In addition to a competitive salary, company car, bonus, and benefits package, you’ll join a collaborative team that supports one another and shares success. Lineage is growing rapidly across Europe, offering clear career paths, international exposure, and the chance to shape the future of our sales capability.
Job reference: IND1