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Business Developer - Textile Sector

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Eurecat

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Our summary

Hours: Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer
Payments: 12 salary payments a year
Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Other languages: Catalan
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Driving licence: Own vehicle
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A minimum of 5 years of experience in similar positions is essential (with knowledge of industry in general and the textile market in particular).
High level of Spanish, Catalan, and English is essential.
Own vehicle and availability to travel within Catalonia (mainly) and Spain/internationally (occasionally).
Accustomed to working toward targets.

Nice to have

We value an existing portfolio of relevant contacts within the sector.
We value knowledge of industrial/business R&D&i public aid at Catalan, Spanish, and European levels.

Education & certifications

Scientific-technical education (Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, or similar).
Training in marketing and/or sales (not essential if sufficient experience in these functions is proven).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and innovative environment.
6-month temporary contract for substitution with possibilities of future permanent employment.
Work center: preferably at the Cerdanyola del V. headquarters, with the option to choose another of the Eurecat locations situated throughout the Catalan territory.
Flexibility and work-life balance: flexible schedule, intensive working day on Fridays, reduced hours in summer, and the possibility of teleworking (3 days/week).
Flexible remuneration (restaurant vouchers, nursery, medical insurance, public transport, training, and car renting), wellness platform and health services, as well as advantages and discounts on travel, shopping, wineries, and pet insurance, including special banking conditions.
27 days of vacation and 12 annual payments.
Continuous training: Eurecat Academy courses, languages, digital tools, specialized training, and thematic sessions.

The role

Eurecat needs to hire a person to lead the positioning, visibility, and acquisition of innovation projects in companies within the textile sector, which is undergoing a moment of constant transformation, with opportunities mainly linked to sustainability, digitalization, and new materials.

What you'll do

Drive revenue and customer growth in their market through commercial action oriented towards companies in the textile sector.
Identify, contact, and arrange meetings with new high-potential clients for the sale of services and projects within this field of operation.
Completely manage the commercial relationship with clients by actively participating in the preparation, presentation, and negotiation of offers within the scope of responsibility and carrying out client follow-up.
Actively participate, with the support of the communication department, in campaigns, promotional events, or trade fairs.
Periodically analyze the ABC of the clients managed and perform systematic monitoring of their satisfaction towards Eurecat.
Prepare and monitor the annual commercial action plan.
Propose actions and guidelines to increase the reach, the economic and technological added value, and the general attractiveness of our offer aimed at clients in this sector.

About Eurecat

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About the company & team

Eurecat is one of the leading technological centers in Europe for accelerating innovation in companies. It brings together the expertise of more than 800 professionals who generate an annual revenue volume of 69 million euros and serves nearly 2,000 companies. Applied R&D, technological services, highly specialized training, technological consultancy, or the valuation and exploitation of industrial property are some of the services that Eurecat offers to both large and small and medium-sized enterprises across all sectors. The technological center participates in more than 200 large consortium R&D&i projects of high strategic value, both nationally and internationally, and holds 230 patents and 10 spin-offs. Eurecat has eleven centers in Catalonia and a presence in Madrid, Málaga, and Chile.

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