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Area Sales Manager

On-site in Terrassa·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 29 Oct)

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Empatif Recruiting

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Our summary

Salary: From €40,000 a year
About €2,470 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Terrassa
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Catalan.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree in Materials Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, Nanotechnology, or other similar scientific-technical studies.
High level of English,
Postgraduate or Master's training related to semiconductors, nanotechnology, photonics, materials, or similar fields will be especially valued.
Extensive professional experience is not essential: candidacies from recent graduate profiles up to approximately 2 years of experience will be valued.
Interest in developing within the commercial area of a highly technical product.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proactive, resourceful person with an ease for generating relationships of trust.
Availability to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable project within a technology company with an international presence.
Integration into a highly technical and specialized environment.
Training plan and progressive learning period of between 6 and 12 months, oriented towards acquiring deep knowledge of the product and its applications.
Possibility to develop a professional career combining technology, business, and an international environment.
Fixed salary starting from €40,000 gross per year, depending on the profile and experience provided.
Variable remuneration based on objectives of up to 15% of the annual gross salary.

The role

From our Recruiting division, we are collaborating with an international technology company located in Terrassa, specialized in the development of high-precision solutions within the field of optical metrology.

We are looking to incorporate an Area Sales Manager who combines a good technical base with a clear commercial orientation and ease in establishing relationships with international clients and distributors.

This is an especially interesting opportunity for junior profiles with scientific or technical training who wish to develop their career within a technological, commercial, and international environment.

What you'll do

As Area Sales Manager, your main functions will be:

Manage and develop the assigned international distributor network.
Act as the main point of connection between distributors, clients, and the company's different internal teams.
Provide support to distributors in the commercial development of their markets.
Identify new business opportunities and possible new distribution partners.
Follow up on commercial opportunities, sales forecasts, and activity through CRM.
Directly manage some clients and key accounts.
Provide technical-commercial support in product demonstrations, sample measurements, and client inquiries.
Coordinate technical and commercial training for distributors and clients.
Gather market information, client needs, commercial activity, and trends.
Participate in international trade fairs, congresses, and sector events.
Travel periodically to different markets to reinforce relationships with distributors and clients.

How you'll work

Flexible schedule, with start times from 8:00 a.m. 8.5-hour workday from Monday to Thursday and intensive 6-hour Fridays, with hourly flexibility.

About Empatif Recruiting

Empatif Recruiting is a specialized technical and industrial recruitment agency based in Vic, Spain. The company focuses on connecting skilled professionals with opportunities in sectors such as engineering, construction, industrial maintenance, and technical services, operating primarily within the Catalan and Spanish markets. Their recruitment services cover a wide range of roles, from technical architects and structural engineers to commercial and administrative positions, with a strong emphasis on bilingual (Catalan/Spanish and English) capabilities for international-facing roles.

For international professionals, Empatif Recruiting offers a direct gateway into Spain's industrial and technical job market, particularly in Catalonia. The company's roles frequently require technical certifications (PRL, quality control, electromechanical maintenance) and often list English as a requirement, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers. Their presence in Vic, a city in the Barcelona province, places them within a dynamic regional economy while maintaining a local, specialized recruitment approach.

Industry: Recruiting

In their own words

About the company & team

Empatif is a group specialized in Human Resources management with over 25 years of experience in the market. We are strategically located in different points across the national geography.

Our main mission is to make people happy, to help them grow, and to make them more competitive. We believe in the development of people.

We boost company value through people. Really.

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