Sales & Marketing Assistant Italy

Sales & Marketing Assistant Italy

Hi, we are The Kingfish Company

We are on a mission to give the world premium sustainable seafood through innovative farming methods. As our new Marketing Coordinator, you will play a vital part in building the Dutch Yellowtail brand and raising the bar in aquaculture marketing in the Italian Market.

Main Objective

To implement The Kingfish Company global marketing strategy on a local level within the Italian market. This includes marketing initiatives and events with key stakeholders, as well as providing ongoing support to both the central Marketing Team and the Italian Sales Team. The ultimate goal is to boost sales of The Kingfish Company Ricciola in the HoReCa channel and strengthen brand awareness in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Event Coordination

Manage the planning and organization of marketing events across Italy, in line with the annual marketing plan and budget.

Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Logistics) and external partners (Distributors, Associations, Clients).

Oversee preparation and logistics to ensure flawless execution.

Expected frequency: approx. 1 event per month.

2. Taste to Lead – AI Gibbs Project Activation

Lead the field execution of the Taste to Lead project, aimed at expanding TKC Ricciola's footprint in Italy through a data-driven, structured commercial approach.

Project objectives:

Identify high-potential end-users (premium restaurants)

Stimulate menu adoption and brand visibility

Support first orders and drive product rotation

Activities include:

Coordinating sample deliveries

Engaging actively with distributors

Collecting feedback and reporting insights to refine strategy

Operate independently or with local partners, ensuring full alignment with HQ and Sales objectives.

3. Chef Tables & Tasting Events

Coordinate with marketing partners and distributors to organize Chef Tables and tasting occasions, giving chefs the opportunity to experience TKC Ricciola.

Manage the entire event setup, from venue selection, to invitations (shared and agreed upon with stakeholders) to on-site execution.

Collect feedback and follow up after events to track conversion into sales.

4. Marketing Team Support

Provide support for digital campaigns, media partnerships, content coordination, and brand collaborations.

Assist in managing:

Paid partnerships and collaborations

Chef and influencer relations

Candidat Profile

• Based anywhere in Italy, availability to travel frequently
• Proactive and independent, with experience in marketing (preferably in the food & beverage or hospitality industry).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously while staying aligned with international teams.
• Willingness and availability to travel across Italy (driving license required).
• Fluent Italian speaker; English at minimum B2 level.