Italy onlyAt Penumbra, innovation, teamwork, and initiative are more than values – they are the foundation of a workplace where every individual is encouraged to grow and make a real difference. We believe that the strength of our team lies in our diverse talents and shared passion for improving lives. If you’re looking for a role where your contributions matter, we invite you to join a company that values both personal development and impactful work.
As a leading MedTech company, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for conditions such as stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and acute limb ischemia. Headquartered in Alameda, California, Penumbra has over 4,500 employees worldwide and generated revenues of approximately $1.2 billion in 2024.
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Sales Manager Peripheral – Italy based in Milan or Turin to join our leadership team. In this key role, you will oversee the Peripheral Vascular business in Italy, leading an already strong and motivated team to further expand our market presence and introduce breakthrough therapies.
Why work for us?
- Innovation in a high-growth therapy area – Operate in therapies with very few players, strong clinical momentum, and 8 product launches in the past year alone.
- Leadership growth – Our rapid expansion creates genuine opportunities to step into larger leadership roles and shape the future of the business.
- Shape the market – Lead in an emerging, fast-growing space where your decisions truly influence adoption, strategy, and commercial success.
- Strong culture – Great atmosphere, flat hierarchy, and real autonomy to make an impact.
- Attractive rewards – Company car for private use + competitive bonus model.
- Stay active – Annual fitness subsidy.
- Support & wellbeing –Employee Assistance Program.
- Family-first benefits – 2 weeks of paid Family Care Leave.
- Extra time off – Paid holidays on December 24 and 31.
- Invest in your future – Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% cashback.
- Full protection on business travel – Comprehensive accident insurance.
Your Impact
- Lead and develop a strong, experienced sales team providing strategic direction, coaching, and constructive feedback with clarity, trust, and accountability.
- Drive strategic market development and lead successful product introductions across the Peripheral Vascular portfolio.
- Build and nurture partnerships with key opinion leaders, hospitals, and distributors, ensuring sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate closely with the Neurovascular Sales Manager Italy and other cross-functional teams (Marketing, Clinical, Market Development) to align strategies, share insights, and leverage synergies across therapy areas.
- Utilize strong analytical and prioritization skills to define clear objectives, allocate resources effectively, and monitor business performance.
- Foster a culture of clarity, accountability, and continuous development, maintaining the team’s high engagement and performance.
What you bring
- University degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the Peripheral Vascular and/or Cardiology field within the MedTech industry.
- Proven leadership experience, including management of direct teams and ideally indirect networks (agents/distributors).
- Demonstrated track record in strategic product introduction and market development.
- Excellent analytical and prioritization skills, combined with independent execution and structured communication.
- A hands-on leadership style – combining strategic oversight with active field presence and operational engagement.
- Recognized leadership maturity: coaching and developing others, giving clear feedback, showing resilience, and demonstrating composure under pressure.
- Fluent in Italian and English.
As we require fluent English skills and the recruiting process will involve English-speaking colleagues, we look forward to receiving your CV in English.
At Penumbra, we value your skills and qualifications above all else. We welcome candidates of any gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or age. If you are skilled and a good match for our culture of collaboration, we want you on our team.
To learn more about Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please take a look at our AAP-Policy-Statement.
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