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Sales Engineer (Industrial Automation Projects)

On-site in Barcelona·Added 29 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1696 open roles

Overview

Salary
€45,000 - €50,000 a year

About €2,720 - €2,960 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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  • Pay clears the EU Blue Card threshold

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Higher vocational training in Industrial Automation and Robotics or a university degree in Industrial Electronic and Automatic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
  • Previous experience in industrial automation environments, systems integration, or industrial technical sales.
  • Solid knowledge of industrial control and automation systems.
  • Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, industrial communication networks, instrumentation, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and technological trends in the sector.
  • Experience working with specification channels, manufacturers, and distributors of automation systems.
  • Experience or knowledge of industrial sectors such as chemical, pharmaceutical, water, energy, or industrial processes.
  • Knowledge of the industrial fabric and integrators in Catalonia.
  • Ability to interpret technical needs and transform them into commercial solutions.
  • Customer-oriented profile, with initiative, autonomy, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive spirit and results orientation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Fixed salary between €45,000 and €50,000 gross per year.
  • Participation in industrial automation and digitalization projects of high technological value.
  • Possibility of professional development within a consolidated and growing organization.
  • Direct exposure to industrial customers who are leaders in their respective sectors.
  • Continuous training and technological updating.
  • Position with a high technical-commercial component and the capacity to impact business growth.
  • Stable, close professional environment oriented toward technical excellence.

The role

We are looking for a Sales Technician specialized in Industrial Automation to develop business in Catalonia and manage high value-added projects in strategic industrial sectors. You will participate in detecting opportunities, preparing technical-economic proposals, and advising end customers.

  • Important integrating company in Catalonia is looking for: Sales Engineer
  • Sales Engineer, Automation, Industry 4.0, Business Development

What you'll do

Reporting to the Technical Systems and Automation Management and to the Industrial Area Management, the selected candidate will assume the following responsibilities:

  • Develop commercial prospecting and identify new business opportunities within the field of automation and industrial control systems.
  • Acquire new customers and strengthen relationships with the existing portfolio.
  • Manage industrial accounts in sectors such as chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, energy, and process industry.
  • Analyze the technical automation and control needs of end customers.
  • Prepare technical-economic proposals and solutions adapted to each project.
  • Collaborate with the technical team in the design and definition of solutions based on PLC, SCADA, drives, instrumentation, and industrial communications.
  • Prepare, present, and follow up on commercial offers and tenders.
  • Keep the business pipeline, CRM, and commercial forecasts up to date.
  • Perform technical pre-sales activities and commercial consultancy.
  • Support technical marketing actions and the generation of commercial documentation.
  • Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and business development opportunities.
  • Periodically report on commercial activity, evolution of opportunities, and results obtained.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a company specialized in engineering, automation, and industrial control with a solid presence in the Catalan industrial market. The organization develops high value-added technological projects for highly demanding sectors, offering innovative solutions in automation, digitalization, and process control.

The company is committed to sustainable growth, closeness to the customer, and technical excellence, providing an environment where professionals can develop a global vision of the business and actively participate in strategic industrial transformation projects.

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