Field Sales Engineer (Western Spain & Portugal)
Remote, Remoto (Zona Oeste de España y Portugal), Spain·Added yesterday
What they offer
Fully remote
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Portuguese
The ad asks for Portuguese, or counts it in your favour.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
We are looking for a highly motivated Field Sales Engineer with a solid technical profile to lead commercial expansion and technical support in the western zone of Spain and Portugal. In this strategic position, you will be the fundamental link between our customers' technical needs and our advanced measurement solutions. Your main mission will be to identify new business opportunities, manage key accounts, and provide specialized technical advice to ensure the success of customer applications. You will work under a remote work modality, with total autonomy to organize your schedule of visits and prospecting, reporting to the commercial management and collaborating with international technical teams to offer the best consultative sales experience in the industrial sector.
What you'll do
- Actively identify and develop new business opportunities in the key industrial sectors of the assigned region.
- Manage and build loyalty within the existing customer portfolio, acting as a trusted technical consultant and resolving their measurement challenges.
- Perform technical product demonstrations and personalized commercial presentations at customer facilities.
- Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals, ensuring that the proposed solutions fit perfectly with the project requirements.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activity to adjust the local sales strategy.
- Keep the CRM system updated with all commercial activity, sales forecasts, and follow-up on ongoing projects.
- Participate in trade fairs, industry events, and technical seminars to represent the brand and capture new leads.
- Collaborate closely with the technical support and applications department to resolve complex technical inquiries.
Requirements:
- Academic background: University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, or similar).
- Experience: Demonstrable previous experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or business development, preferably in the sensor, instrumentation, or automation sector.
- Languages: Fluent level of Spanish and Portuguese. An advanced level of English (B2/C1) is required for communication with headquarters and technical training.
- Skills: Strong results orientation, excellent negotiation capabilities, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Autonomy: Proven capacity for self-management and organization to work remotely and efficiently.
- Mobility: Full availability to travel frequently throughout the Western Spain and Portugal area.
- Others: A valid driver's license and knowledge of data acquisition systems (DAQ) or metrology will be highly valued.
The role
Buscamos un Field Sales Engineer altamente motivado y con un sólido perfil técnico para liderar la expansión comercial y el soporte técnico en la zona oeste de España y Portugal. En esta posición estratégica, serás el nexo fundamental entre las necesidades técnicas de nuestros clientes y nuestras soluciones de medición avanzada. Tu misión principal será identificar nuevas oportunidades de negocio, gestionar cuentas clave y proporcionar asesoramiento técnico especializado para garantizar el éxito de las aplicaciones de los clientes. Trabajarás bajo una modalidad de trabajo remoto, con total autonomía para organizar tu agenda de visitas y prospección, reportando a la dirección comercial y colaborando con equipos técnicos internacionales para ofrecer la mejor experiencia de venta consultiva en el sector industrial.
What you'll do
- Identificar y desarrollar activamente nuevas oportunidades de negocio en los sectores industriales clave de la región asignada.
- Gestionar y fidelizar la cartera de clientes existentes, actuando como un consultor técnico de confianza y resolviendo sus desafíos de medición.
- Realizar demostraciones técnicas de productos y presentaciones comerciales personalizadas en las instalaciones del cliente.
- Elaborar propuestas técnicas y comerciales detalladas, asegurando que las soluciones propuestas se ajusten perfectamente a los requisitos del proyecto.
- Analizar las tendencias del mercado y la actividad de la competencia para ajustar la estrategia de ventas local.
- Mantener actualizado el sistema CRM con toda la actividad comercial, previsiones de venta y seguimiento de proyectos en curso.
- Participar en ferias comerciales, eventos del sector y seminarios técnicos para representar la marca y captar nuevos leads.
- Colaborar estrechamente con el departamento de soporte técnico y aplicaciones para resolver consultas técnicas complejas.
Requirements:
- Formación académica: Titulación universitaria en Ingeniería (Mecánica, Eléctrica, Electrónica, Industrial o similar).
- Experiencia: Experiencia previa demostrable en ventas técnicas, ingeniería de aplicaciones o desarrollo de negocio, preferiblemente en el sector de sensores, instrumentación o automatización.
- Idiomas: Nivel fluido de español y portugués. Se requiere un nivel avanzado de inglés (B2/C1) para la comunicación con la central y formación técnica.
- Habilidades: Marcada orientación a resultados, excelentes capacidades de negociación y habilidades de comunicación interpersonal.
- Autonomía: Capacidad probada de autogestión y organización para trabajar de forma remota y eficiente.
- Movilidad: Disponibilidad total para viajar frecuentemente por la zona de Western Spain y Portugal.
- Otros: Carné de conducir en vigor y conocimientos en sistemas de adquisición de datos (DAQ) o metrología serán altamente valorados.
About Catenon
Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.
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In their own words
About the company & team
Our client is a prestigious multinational global leader in the design and manufacture of precision sensors and high-tech technical measurement solutions. With a solid track record in critical sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, and academic research, the company distinguishes itself through its engineering excellence and its constant commitment to innovation. Being part of this organization means integrating into a dynamic, highly specialized, and quality-oriented environment, where cutting-edge technology is combined with exceptional customer service. The company offers a culture of international collaboration, stability, and opportunities for continuous professional development in a constantly evolving technological market.
About the company & team
Nuestro cliente es una prestigiosa multinacional líder global en el diseño y fabricación de sensores de precisión y soluciones de medición técnica de alta tecnología. Con una sólida trayectoria en sectores críticos como el aeroespacial, automoción, defensa, energía e investigación académica, la compañía se distingue por su excelencia en ingeniería y su compromiso constante con la innovación. Formar parte de esta organización significa integrarse en un entorno dinámico, altamente especializado y orientado a la calidad, donde la tecnología de vanguardia se combina con un servicio al cliente excepcional. La empresa ofrece una cultura de colaboración internacional, estabilidad y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional continuo en un mercado tecnológico en constante evolución.
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