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Global Sales Manager - International Mid Market

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 2 months ago

Still open when we checked on 28 Sept

SD Worx

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    SD Worx doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for


What do you have to offer?

  • Strong sales experience in the HR & Payroll industry

  • Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve or exceed international sales targets

  • Comfortable managing multiple opportunities in parallel, with a structured and results‑oriented approach

  • Experience in closing complex, cross‑border deals, working with diverse stakeholders and markets

  • Strong interest in technology and experience with consultative, value‑based selling

  • Well‑developed commercial insight and negotiation skills, with a collaborative mindset

  • Able to work effectively in a process‑driven environment, valuing clarity, quality and compliance

  • Fluent in English; additional languages are welcomed and considered a strong asset

  • A proactive, growth‑oriented mindset: you enjoy learning and adapting in a constantly evolving environment

  • Willingness to travel across Europe when needed (e.g. customer meetings and bi‑monthly in‑person sales meetings)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home

  • Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)

  • Referral program

  • Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training

  • Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or expand your knowledge horizontally, there's always room to grow within SD Worx!

  • Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the first call with the Talent Acquisition team.

The role

Are you energised by building international partnerships and turning opportunities into long‑term customer value? At SD Worx, we're looking for a Global Sales Manager who wants to help grow our international footprint and contribute to sustainable success in the HR & Payroll market.

In this role, you play a key part in our international expansion. You explore new markets, engage with decision‑makers across borders and guide complex sales processes towards successful outcomes. It's a role with real impact, where collaboration, commercial insight and customer focus come together. You report directly to the Sales Director International Market - Mid‑Market.

What you'll do


Which tasks can you expect?

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities across international markets, contributing to sustainable growth

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C‑level leaders, HR, IT and Procurement

  • Lead negotiations and close strategic, high‑value contracts, balancing commercial outcomes with long‑term partnerships

  • Monitor and share insights on sales performance, market developments and emerging opportunities

  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to shape solutions that meet client needs, including:

    • Domestic (Sales) teams

    • Product & Portfolio Management

    • Presales

    • Corporate Legal

    • Operational teams such as Service Delivery, Implementation and Partner Management

    • Excom members and Senior Leadership

Hiring process

3 steps5 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Recruiter interview

    With a recruiter

    A phone or video interview if your profile matches the role.

  3. Interviews with the hiring manager

    With hiring manager and key stakeholders · 1–3 sessions

    Meet the hiring manager and possibly other key stakeholders.

  4. Case interview or assessment

    Not every role

    Included for some roles.

  5. Reference checks

  6. Job offer

  • SD Worx says it usually responds to applications within a week.

About SD Worx

SD Worx is a European HR and payroll services provider headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The company specializes in payroll administration, HR administration, and related software solutions, operating across multiple European countries with a strong focus on local expertise and compliance. With a workforce of several thousand employees, SD Worx serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large international corporations, and is recognized as a leading player in the European HR services market.

SD Worx has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, where they deliver payroll and HR services to both Spanish and international companies. The company is known for its international and multicultural work environment, actively hiring professionals from across Europe, including roles for SAP SuccessFactors consultants, payroll specialists, and HR operations staff. For international professionals, SD Worx offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, cross-border environment, leveraging their language skills (e.g., German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish) and expertise in various HR and payroll systems, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in the European HR tech sector.

Industry
HR Payroll
Founded
1945
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Antwerp, Belgium
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
sdworx.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • SD Worx actively hires international professionals, with many roles explicitly requiring language skills such as German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, or Danish, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona), offering opportunities to work on Spanish payroll projects while being part of a European-wide organization.
  • Many roles are client-facing and require fluency in a specific European language, so language skills are a key asset for international candidates.
  • The company offers a multicultural and multilingual work environment, with teams spread across Europe.
  • SD Worx provides a clear career path in HR and payroll consulting, with opportunities to specialize in SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, and other HR technologies.

In their own words

About the company & team

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life and turn HR into a value source for our clients and their people.

Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from salary payment to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us?

From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.

Additional information

SD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life.

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