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International Sales Manager Iberia & Italy

On-site in Madrid·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €90,000 - €110,000 a year
About €4,870 - €5,790 a month after tax, or €5,380 - €6,650 under the Beckham regime.
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
Spanish: Native level
English: Required
Experience: 10+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in international sales, business development or commercial leadership roles.
Demonstrated success managing regional businesses and delivering commercial results across Spain and ideally Portugal and Italy.
Strong experience managing distributor networks, channel partners and key accounts.
Proven track record in pricing, forecasting, budgeting and commercial planning.
Experience leading multi-country and remote sales teams.
Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable operating in a matrix organization and presenting to senior leadership in English.
Native or near-native Spanish and fluent English are essential.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the region.

Nice to have

MBA preferred.
Portuguese and/or Italian language skills are highly valued.

Ideal Industry BackgroundWe are particularly interested in professionals coming from sectors such as:

Irrigation
Agriculture
Water management
Pumps and valves
Filtration systems
Landscaping
Outdoor infrastructure
HVAC
Plumbing
Technical equipment and engineered products

Experience selling through specialist distribution channels, installers, contractors, consultants, specifiers or project-driven environments will be highly valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent employment contract.
Location: Madrid.

The role

We are looking for a hands-on regional commercial leader capable of driving growth across Spain, Portugal, and Italy while leading both strategy and execution. The role is based in Madrid and has responsibility across our Landscape, Agriculture, and Consumer Products businesses.

Global leader in innovative irrigation solutions and efficient water management.
International Sales Manager - Iberia & Italy

What you'll do

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven International Sales Manager - Iberia & Italy to lead and accelerate business growth across Spain, Portugal and Italy. This is a strategic leadership position for a hands-on commercial professional who combines strong business development capabilities with operational execution and team leadership.

The role has responsibility across our Landscape, Agriculture and Consumer Products businesses and will play a key role in driving market expansion, strengthening channel partnerships and delivering sustainable revenue growth throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the commercial strategy across Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Drive revenue growth, market share expansion and profitability within the region.
Own annual business planning, sales forecasting, budgeting and pricing strategies.
Lead and develop distributor networks, ensuring strong partner performance and alignment with company objectives.
Manage key customer relationships and lead complex commercial negotiations.
Identify new market opportunities and implement growth initiatives.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within an international matrix organization.
Lead, coach and develop geographically dispersed sales teams.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity and customer needs to support strategic decision-making.
Ensure achievement of regional sales targets and business objectives.

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

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Support continues after the contract is signed.
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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.