Account Manager - Italy 🇮🇹

OUR STORY:   🇪🇺 Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow ! Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.   Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.   With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.   Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.   📍 Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.   This role is based in Milan.    WHY WE NEED YOU? Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Marketing team to support Scaleway’s ambitious growth strategy in Italy. Your mission will be to own and execute the field marketing strategy for Italy in order to drive tangible revenue impact, shape market momentum, and accelerate market share across cloud, AI infrastructure, and sovereign digital services. YOUR FUTURE TEAM We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together. You will be part of a collaborative Field Marketing team based in Paris working closely with a strong central marketing organization at HQ, as well as local Italian stakeholders. You will act as the primary field marketing partner for local Account Executives and BDRs in Italy, and build co-marketing action plans alongside our strategic partner, iliad. The position is based in Milan.YOUR DAILY ROUTINE Own and execute the field marketing strategy for Italy aligned with European GTM priorities Adapt global campaigns, messaging, and product launches into locally relevant initiatives Partner with local Sales teams (Account Executives & BDRs) to drive pipeline generation and deal influence Collaborate with iliad as a key go-to-market partner to build and deliver co-marketing plans Plan and execute events, executive programs, partner activations, and account-based initiatives Support the localization of marketing content to ensure strong regional relevance Coordinate logistics, agencies, and vendors in collaboration with central Design, Product Marketing, Communications, and Marketing Operations Track and report on field marketing performance using shared KPIs and OKRs defined at HQ Share regional insights, learnings, and best practices with HQ to help scale frameworks Continuously test and optimize new marketing formats and approaches to improve efficiency ABOUT YOU HARDSKILLS: 5+ years of experience in Field Marketing or Demand Generation within the tech, cloud, SaaS, or infrastructure ecosystems Hands-on experience with marketing and CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Livestorm) Good working knowledge of design tools and experience briefing creative teams effectively Ability to understand and engage with technically complex cloud and AI products and terminology Professional fluency in Italian and English; French is a plus SOFTSKILLS: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for matrix, international environments Commercial alignment with the ability to collaborate effectively across Sales and HQ Marketing teams Deep local ownership balanced with a commitment to shared global frameworks and goals Results-driven mindset motivated by measurable pipeline contribution and revenue influence Proactive and autonomous execution capabilities within a fast-paced environment WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++ Full remote, with regular visits at our Paris office. International environment: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French. Career & Mobility: Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.   🚀 Why join the Scaleway adventure? ✔ A rich and diverse product offering: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI. ✔ A cutting-edge technical environment: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges. ✔ Commitment to responsible cloud: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification. 🔜 THE NEXT STEPS … Screening Call to get to know you (30 min) Interview with the Head of Marketing to understand your technical skills and approach to the role (45 min) Interview with a Field Marketing team member to validate your expertise (1h) Take-home assignment and presentation to stakeholders to deepen discussions and assess your fit with the team (45 min) Interview with a local team member to tour our offices and meet your future colleagues  

HEAD OF SDR, EUROPE EU GTM | Milan, Italy Salary Range: €88,160 to €117,547 base salary + commissions ABOUT THE TEAM SumUp's field sales engine is growing fast across Europe, and the SDR function is at the heart of that growth. Our Sales Development Representatives generate qualified pipelines for high-performing field reps across the UK, France, Germany, and Italy — and we're now building the leadership infrastructure to take this to the next level. This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a European SDR organisation from the ground up: setting the strategy, writing the playbook, and scaling a team that will directly shape how SumUp wins new business at scale. You'll report into senior European Sales leadership and work closely with the Outbound Growth Lead and RevOps to build something that's already proving its value — and needs the right leader to realise its full potential. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Build and lead the SDR function, scaling to 80+ team members based in Barcelona and Milan who operate with a European scope — supporting the UK, Italy, Germany, France, and new markets expansion * Define and implement a standard operating playbook — covering commission plans, tooling, daily rituals, and performance rituals — so teams can perform consistently and at a high level * Own day-to-day performance of the SDR function, tracking qualified appointments set and deals closed, and delivering regular updates to senior stakeholders * Partner with RevOps, Outbound Growth Lead, and country Sales Heads to remove hiring bottlenecks, improve data and lead quality, and integrate AI-driven tools to improve SDR productivity * Develop SDR talent into future sales roles, building a pipeline of outbound reps and account executives from within the team YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF… * Proven experience leading an SDR or outbound sales function at scale, with direct people management of large teams across multiple markets * A track record of building sales teams or SDR functions from scratch, including establishing processes, playbooks, and performance frameworks * Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into clear decisions and communicate them with confidence * Comfort operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment where structures are still being built and priorities can shift * Ability to communicate with clarity and conviction across all levels — whether coaching a team, aligning with peers, or presenting to senior leadership WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP 🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our inspiring Milan location. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 22 days of annual paid leave, 32 hours of Ex Festivita (Personal Hours), plus public holidays and special leave days 💼 Financial security: corporate pension contributions that support your long-term future ❤️ Well-being support: access our mental health Employee Assistance Programme for guidance and care when you need it 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.