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Export Area Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 months ago (last checked 30 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €35,000 - €40,000 a year
About €2,200 - €2,470 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years

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Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 2 years of experience in equipment sales, within a machinery or capital goods company, performing the duties specific to the position.
Experience in effective communication with different stakeholders (purchasing director, commercial director, technical manager, manager, or owner) at the client/distributor for the constructive and objective resolution of incidents.
An empathetic character that allows for the creation of bonds with the responsible persons at distributors and working internally as a team in a positive environment.
Ability to learn about the product to facilitate sales: equipment characteristics.

Nice to have

Higher education preferred, or Vocational Training if the candidate has experience and meets the requirements.
English and French, spoken and written.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Gross salary: €35,000-40,000/year depending on merit + bonus based on sales objectives.
Company laptop and mobile phone.
Paid travel expenses: flights, meals, hotel, following company regulations.

The role

A market-leading company at both national and international levels is looking for an export area manager to expand its team.

A market-leading company at both national and international levels.
Manufacturing of equipment for the hospitality and catering industry.

What you'll do

Orientation towards achieving the growth objectives set by the company each year.
Commercial development and management of the markets assigned at any given time.
Commercial support and loyalty building within the distributor network.
Identification and opening of new accounts/commercial opportunities.
Technical-commercial advice regarding the product.
Market analysis and development of local strategies.
Support for other company functions at client sites: after-sales, commercial administration, and finance.
Collaboration with After-sales to obtain information in case of incidents.
Collaboration with Spare Parts to streamline the identification of needs and provide responses.

How you'll work

Availability to travel 50% of the time, depending on needs.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
Support continues after the contract is signed.
Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

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.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

Company based in Barcelona specializing in the manufacturing of equipment for professional hospitality and catering. Its main product lines are: