Head of Sales
đ§Ą Coverflex
Work changed. Pay didnât.
Coverflex exists to make compensation work for everyone.
Pay is still rigid, fragmented, and hard to feel.
We turn compensation into choice â one platform, one card, one app â for benefits, meal allowance, insurance, and more.
Our platform is simple for HR and meaningful for employees.
We provide choice, smarter compensation tools, and empowerment.
âïžTL;DR (The Essentials)
Role: Head of Sales
Seniority Level: Head of/ Senior
Type: Manager
Languages: English (main) & Italian (C2/native)
Main Tools: HubSpot, Notion, Slack
Location: Remote (Italy)
Compensation:
Base Salary: âŹ60,000 â âŹ80,000
Bonus / Commissions: âŹ25,000 â âŹ30,000
Equity: Yes â Stock Options under our Equity Incentive Plan
Welfare: 4,000⏠â 8,000âŹ
Buoni Pasto: 8âŹ/day
Benefits: Check all benefits and perks below
đ„ Your Impact
This isnât a âmaintain and optimiseâ role, but a build, scale, and lead mandate. Youâll turn our GTM strategy into predictable, repeatable revenue and own twoâthirds of Coverflexâs revenue engine.
Youâll create momentum by designing and running the sales engine that takes Coverflex to the next stage in Italy and beyond. Youâll lead 15â20 people across our three core teams â BDR, Buoni Pasto Sales, and SMB Sales â and drive the pipeline forward with consistency, clarity, and ambition.
Your work will shape how we discover real customer pain, run worldâclass demos, and close deals that move the market. Youâll coach and develop both reps and future leaders, set the bar for excellence, and use data to forecast accurately, identify bottlenecks, and accelerate growth.
Across Sales, Marketing, Product, and CS, youâll be the connector that helps us learn fast, iterate even faster, and scale what works. Your leadership will define how we win new markets, new segments, and new categories.
This role exists because weâre entering a new stage and we need someone who can move the market, not just respond to it.
How weâll measure success:
Main KPI 1: New ARR generated by the team
Main KPI 2: Number of new Buoni Pasto users
⥠Reality Check - What Makes This Role Hard
If youâre looking for a stable, polished machine, this is not it.
Weâre scaling fast, entering new verticals, and rewriting the way compensation works and that requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, speed, experimentation, and ownership.
Youâll need to:
Make decisions with imperfect data
Build processes while executing them
Recalibrate strategy as the market moves
Be hands-on when needed, and high-level when it matters
Lead teams through change, not just through comfort zones
This role is for someone who gets energy from building what doesnât exist yet, and who understands that impact and discomfort often live in the same place.
đ€ You
Must-haves (evidence, not years)
Proven track record in executing and scaling growth strategies, particularly in B2B or SaaS environments
Experience developing and leading a high-performing sales team in a growth environment (inside & outside sales; inbound & outbound)
Solid data skills: forecasting, commission plans, reporting
Strong aptitude for sales supported by quantitative analysis, planning and strategic thinking
Pragmatic, open to change, and comfortable dealing with unexpected challenges
Willing to go outside your comfort zone, whilst having the emotional maturity to know when to ask for help. You love to give and receive feedback
Exceptional in-person/digital, verbal and written communication skills
Fluent in Italian & English
Integrity: you do the right thing even when itâs hard, communicate transparently, and build trust through actions, not words
Nice-to-have
Experience in the benefits, fintech, or welfare market
Familiarity with Saas
Experience in remote selling and multi-channel communication
HubSpot CRM mastery
đ§Ź Your DNA
Sales: you love it!
Curiosity: you ask why before how
Ownership: you take initiative and act like a founder
Energy: you bring enthusiasm and perseverance to high-volume or repetitive tasks
Clarity: you communicate simply and effectively
Collaboration: you share learnings and help teammates grow
Youâll probably find this role frustrating if you:
Need constant reassurance or close supervision
Avoid owning business results
Struggle with pressure and challenging targets - yes, we are a scale up!
Prefer rigid processes over flexibility
đ„ Manager & Team
Meet your Manager
Hiring Manager: Andrea Guffanti Scotti - General Manager, Coverflex Italy
Location: Italy
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaguffantiscotti/
Profile Snapshot:
Energy: high-intent, pragmatic, and positive â calm under pressure, fast when needed, always focused on outcomes and numbers
Communication: direct and clear, transparent on context, informal when helpful
Feedback Style: honest, practical, and fast
How to work with me - in the Manager's own words:
Iâm a manager who works with you, not above you. My job is to give you context, clarity, and space, and then get out of your way when youâre executing well.
I expect ownership, discipline, and a genuine desire to grow every day. In return, I give you real support, full transparency, and zero micromanagement.
I move fast, make informed but pragmatic decisions, and stay focused on outcomes without losing integrity or calm. I value people who bring solutions, not problems; who prepare, follow through, and stay steady even when things get messy.
Your Team
Youâll work day-to-day with:
BDR Team: Tommaso, Giorgia, Andrée, Ivan & Andrea
Buoni Pasto team: Simone, Beatrice & Alessandra
SMB team: Francesco, Michele, Antonio & Andrea B.
Key Stakeholders:
Federica Felicetti, Head of Marketing, https://www.linkedin.com/in/federica-felicetti-marketing/
Francesca Pedroni, Head of Customer Success & Networks, https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-pedroni/
Marco Nari, Head of Indirect Sales & Strategic Partnerships, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-nari/
Stefano Molteni, Enterprise Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefano-molteni/
đ Access & Belonging (Equal Opportunity)
We hire for impact and potential, not pedigree.
We welcome applications from people with non-linear careers, career breaks, caregiving gaps, and those changing fields.
No discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity/expression, marital or family status, pregnancy, neurodivergence, race/ethnicity, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected ground.
Assessment fairness:
We anchor on evidence of outcomes (what you shipped, moved, or influenced).
We actively de-bias by using structured rubrics, multiple assessors, and blind screening most of the time (we wonât know your name, gender, or personal info until the interview stage).
đŹ Application Clarity
No cover letter required.
Apply with your CV.
You may be asked a few short, relevant questions.
Total candidate time investment: ~3 hours end-to-end.
đ§© Hiring Stages (What to Expect, Why & How Long)
1. CV Screening â Signal check vs must-haves
âą Done by People + Hiring Manager.
âą Youâll hear from us within 8 business days.
2. Role-Fit Questionnaire (async)
Purpose: capture signals your CV canât and calibrate seniority.
Format: multiple choice and/or short answers, possibly a short video.
3. Quick Interview with the Hiring Manager (Intro Call) - Mutual fit & context âą 30 min
With Andrea Guffanti. Covers role scope, salary, location, and timeline.
4. People Interview - Allow us to know you! âą 45 min
With Marisa MercĂȘs. Stress-free virtual coffee, focused on getting to know you as a person. We talk about culture, beliefs, and purpose.
5. Business case - Let's peak into this role's challenges âą 60 min
With CRO and Andrea, deep-diving into the business case youâll receive in advance. Expect a mix of strategy, execution, and practical reasoning.
6. Final Conversation with CEO â Values, strategy, and your growth âą 30 min
đ€ AI & Hiring Tools Transparency
We use a few tools to reduce bias and improve documentation, not to make hiring decisions.
Teamtailor anonymisation: profiles are reviewed without relying on names/personal identifiers.
Meeting recorder (e.g., Talka.ai): may be used to capture interviews so we can focus on the conversation.
ChatGPT: may be used to turn interview notes/transcripts into clear, structured summaries.
Important: every application is reviewed by a human, and no decision or rejection is made by AI. If recording is used, weâll be transparent and (where required) ask for consent.
â±ïž Speed & Communication
Decision: within 6 weeks of your application.
Updates: weekly if the process runs longer.
Scheduling: interviews between 10:00â16:00 CET (flexible across Europe).
Feedback: from the Case stage onwards, youâll always receive written or verbal feedback - what went well, and what to strengthen next time.
#LI-Remote
- Team
- Team Italy
- Role
- Sales Manager
- Locations
- Italy
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
Perks
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đ Unique Culture
A team committed to creating a strong and unique culture that celebrates diversity (and weirdness). Learn even further about us on our purpose page!
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đ©đ»âđ» Fully Remote
A fully remote structure with on-site get-togethers at least twice a year + 1000âŹ/year Remote Work budget.
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đž Compensation
Competitive and flexible compensation, including our own Coverflex card and stock options to really own our success.
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đ„ïž Workstation & Onboarding Budget
A MacBook and a 500⏠onboarding budget to improve your workstation.
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đ©ââïž Health Insurance
Health Insurance plans, with the option to add family members and update conditions (*depending on country).
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đŽ Time Off
25 day paid vacation days + 3 caring days per year to work on side projects that support causes with a positive impact on our society.
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đ Keep Learning
1000âŹ/year budget for your personal and professional development: to buy books, take classes, attend conferences, etc.
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đ±đ¶đč Family Friendly
2 additional paid weeks on top of the legal maximum Parental Leave. Your birthday + kidsâ birthday off.
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