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Area Sales Manager – Spain & Portugal in Barcelona

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

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Randstad España

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Our summary

Salary: €70,000 - €80,000 a year
About €3,950 - €4,410 a month after tax, or €4,110 - €4,750 under the Beckham regime.
Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Other languages: Portuguese

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Skills

Randstad España is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Barcelona.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience: Proven track record in B2B technical sales, business development, or capital equipment sales.

Technical Aptitude: Ability to understand technical engineering concepts, industrial manufacturing processes, and tailored automation machinery.

Work Style: Self-starter with high autonomy, disciplined organizational skills, and a proactive mindset.

Languages: Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish (knowledge of Portuguese or a Northern European language is an asset).

Mobility: Willingness to travel across the Iberian territory and occasionally to European headquarters as needed.

Tools: Proficient in standard CRM platforms and digital office productivity suites.

Nice to have

Industry Background: Prior experience within printing, converting, flexible packaging, food manufacturing, or related process industries is highly advantageous.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Autonomy & Flexibility: Remote/home-office setup with flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance.

International Environment: Direct collaboration with experienced multinational technical and commercial teams.

Career Growth: Long-term development within a financially robust, expanding global organization delivering sustainable industrial technologies.

Competitive Package: Attractive remuneration structure reflecting experience and performance.

The role

To support continued expansion and strengthen commercial operations across the Iberian Peninsula, they are seeking an ambitious, results-driven Area Sales Manager – Spain & Portugal.

In this role, you will lead commercial development across Spain and Portugal, expanding client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. You will serve as the trusted technical and commercial advisor to end-users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), driving sustainable revenue growth across key target industries.

What you'll do

Commercial Growth: Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve consistent year-over-year revenue targets across Spain and Portugal.

Account Development: Identify new prospects and build enduring relationships with industrial accounts across converting, label printing, packaging, and manufacturing sectors.

Channel Collaboration: Drive direct B2B sales while managing and expanding partnerships with regional equipment distributors and OEM partners.

Market Presence: Represent the brand at key industrial exhibitions, trade shows, and regional marketing events.

Cross-Border Alignment: Coordinate closely with European headquarters and global engineering teams to deliver customized technical solutions.

Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with global sales peers to exchange market intelligence, best practices, and commercial leads.

Hiring process

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About Randstad España

Randstad España is the Spanish branch of Randstad N.V., a global leader in human resources and staffing solutions. The company provides a wide range of workforce solutions, including temporary and permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. With a strong presence in Spain, Randstad España connects thousands of professionals with job opportunities across various sectors, including industrial, technical, and customer service roles.

For international professionals, Randstad España offers a gateway to the Spanish job market, with numerous openings in technical maintenance, customer service, and administrative roles. The company values diversity and inclusion, and its extensive network of offices across Spain ensures support for candidates seeking employment in different regions. Randstad's global reach and local expertise make it a reliable partner for those looking to relocate and work in Spain.