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Junior Pre-sales Engineer

On-site in Barcelona·Added yesterday

Still open when we checked on 9 Oct

Catenon

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, or related technical background).” — per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, or related technical background).
Experience: 1 to 2 years of professional experience in an industrial environment or technical company. Experience in fluid handling, valves, pumps, motors, or paper/pulp industries is positively valued.
Role Focus: Strong interest in developing a career in technical sales and commercial engineering.
Languages: High level of English (written and spoken) is required for daily collaboration. Portuguese is considered a plus.
Skills: Good communication skills, team orientation, proactive mindset, and quick adaptation to technical product lines. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM platforms.

The role

Our client, a leading international manufacturer in the industrial sector, is currently looking for a Sales Back Office Engineer to join their team in Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona). In this role, you will be the key technical back-office support for the commercial operations in the Portuguese market, collaborating closely with the regional Sales Engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to gain deep technical-commercial expertise, develop inside a global organization, and build a career path toward a direct Sales Engineer role in the future.

What you'll do

Proposal & Tendering Preparation: Prepare, review, and deliver technical proposals and customized solutions for new equipment and spare parts for the Portuguese market.
Order Entry & Processing: Manage order entry activities, documentation, and follow-up for finalized commercial proposals and spare parts orders.
Internal Commercial Support: Provide daily back-office support to regional commercial managers, ensuring accurate handling of internal technical inquiries and client requirements.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to verify the feasibility of proposals and custom solutions.
Sales Activity Management: Maintain updated records of sales activities, proposals, and customer technical data using internal CRM tools.

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.

Industry
Recruitment

In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a well-established international industrial group specializing in advanced engineering solutions, equipment, and services for industrial and infrastructure applications worldwide.

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