ppThe International Sales Manager – Iberia Italy will report directly to Rain Bird Europe's General Manager and will be responsible for creating and driving sales growth and product strategies for our landscape, Agriculture and Consumer Products segments across Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Based in Madrid, the successful candidate will think and plan strategically and will be a key sales leader in the development and execution of Rain Bird Europe's overall operating plan. He/she must be collaborative, driven, high-energy, and have a demonstrated track record of success in both sales and business management across European markets. This position will be measured on market top-line sales growth and market share growth across the assigned region. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead the sales and market share growth strategy across Spain, Portugal, and Italy — developing and implementing a regional commercial plan fully aligned with Rain Bird Europe's international business objectives — while leading and developing a team of sales managers, specification professionals, and individual contributors to build a high-performing field team with a robust succession pipeline /li liManage and strengthen the distributor network across the region — including corporate and key accounts that may extend beyond the assigned territory — leading commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, contract terms, and annual business planning, while building long-term relationships with distributors, customers, consultants, and other strategic stakeholders to position Rain Bird as the preferred partner across the value chain. /li liDrive revenue growth through direct sales, distributors, partners, and key accounts, while identifying, evaluating, and pursuing new business opportunities across target sectors and customer segments in Iberia and Italy. /li liMonitor customer trends, market analysis, competitor activity, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments,



and collaborate with the General Manager to design the long-term commercial strategy for the assigned region. /li liCollaborate closely with marketing, product management, customer service, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure strong and consistent market execution across the region. /li liPrepare accurate sales forecasts, budgets, pipeline updates, and performance reports for leadership, ensuring full visibility and accountability across Iberia and Italy. /li liEnsure high standards of customer satisfaction and actively support the resolution of commercial or operational issues. /li liContribute to regional business planning and recommend actions to improve profitability, brand presence, and channel performance. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 h3Minimum Qualifications: /h3 ul li10+ years of international sales/business development experience, preferably in irrigation, landscaping, or a related industry. /li liMBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field. /li liBusiness-level proficiency in English, with previous experience reporting and presenting in that language. /li liNative or full professional proficiency in Spanish, with strong working knowledge of Portuguese and/or Italian considered a strong asset. /li liStrong career progression and supervisory experience managing geographically dispersed teams across multiple markets. /li liAbility to achieve results. /li liStrong understanding of product promotion and pricing channel management. /li liA strong strategic perspective and an analytical approach to decision making. /li liStrong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills with a proven ability to develop talent and build succession pipelines. /li liWillingness to travel for business 50%. /li /ul h3DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: /h3 ul liExperience in general management, marketing, distribution, and PL accountability. /li liAn advanced degree, MBA or similar. /li liInternational market experience across Southern Europe. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 International Sales Manager (España)
🏢 Rain Bird
📍 España