International Commercial Director - Sports Equipment (PADEL)

Barcelona, Spain·Added 6 days ago

What they offer

  • €50,000 - €55,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €2,960 - €3,210 a month after tax.

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Blue Card threshold

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

What they ask for

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

We are looking to hire an International Commercial Director to lead the company's business development strategy and global expansion.

What you'll do

The selected person will assume responsibility for driving the organization's commercial growth through the management of an international network of distributors, the identification of new market opportunities, the direction of the commercial team, and the achievement of sales and profitability objectives.

Definition and development of the commercial strategy

  • Design the global commercial strategy together with the company's management.
  • Prepare the annual sales plan and establish growth, turnover, and profitability objectives.
  • Determine priorities by markets, segments, distribution channels, and customer profiles.
  • Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, price evolution, and business opportunities.
  • Participate in the definition of commercial policies, economic conditions, and pricing strategy.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with different departments to ensure the alignment of commercial activity with the company's global strategy (General Management, MKT, Operations and Production, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technical and Product Development teams, Administration and Finance).



Management of international distributors and commercial partners

  • Lead and strengthen the international network of distributors and partners.
  • Define commercial objectives and development plans for each market or territory.
  • Supervise commercial activity, sales forecasts, and business opportunities.
  • Evaluate distributor performance and drive improvement actions when necessary.
  • Detect areas for expansion or needs for reorganization of the commercial network.
  • Maintain solid relationships with key strategic partners.



Development of new markets

  • Identify growth opportunities in new regions and countries.
  • Locate, evaluate, and negotiate agreements with new distributors and commercial collaborators.
  • Lead entry and consolidation processes in emerging or strategic markets.
  • Analyze the competitive environment, entry barriers, and the best implementation strategies.
  • Participate actively in relevant negotiations and large-scale international projects.



Leadership of the commercial team

  • Direct, coordinate, and develop the sales team.
  • Assign responsibilities, objectives, and areas of action.
  • Implement monitoring methodologies and commercial management.
  • Perform periodic reviews of activity, forecasts, and results.
  • Promote the professional development of the team through training, coaching, and monitoring.

Institutional and commercial representation

  • Act as a representative of the organization before distributors, strategic customers, and key collaborators.
  • Participate in sector fairs, congresses, events, and international meetings.
  • Develop lasting commercial relationships with relevant market players.
  • Convey the organization's values, value proposition, and strategy across all markets.

Summary

  • A leading company in the sector, currently in full growth.
  • Lead the company's commercial development with a special international focus.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • University degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing, International Trade, Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in B2B commercial positions with international scope.
  • A consolidated track record in leadership or commercial management roles.
  • Demonstrable experience managing international distribution channels.
  • Experience in international market expansion and development.
  • Experience leading sales teams.
  • Fluent English and Spanish. Other languages are valued.
  • Knowledge of CRM tools and commercial management methodologies based on indicators and forecasts.
  • Experience in complex negotiations and high-value economic operations.
  • Availability to travel internationally (low % of travel).
  • Residence in Barcelona and/or surrounding areas.
  • On-site work model (offices on the outskirts of Barcelona).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Stable project in full growth.
  • Leading company in the sector.
  • Economic conditions: €50,000 - €55,000 + Variable Salary + Company vehicle

How they hire

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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About the company & team

A leading company in the solutions and equipment sector for the sports industry (PADEL) with an international presence.

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