Location : Spain

Salary : €70,000 – €80,000 base salary + bonus potential

Language : Native-level Spanish + professional English

Experience : 10+ years of experience in seafood, foodservice, wholesale distribution or FMCG

WHAT’S THE PROJECT ? What if you could combine your seafood expertise with the chance to build a market from the ground up?

We're supporting an established international food group that supplies premium food products across multiple European markets. With a strong track record of success in Ireland and the UK, the company is now accelerating its expansion into Spain.

To support this growth, they are looking for an experienced commercial leader to drive the development of their seafood division nationwide.

This is a highly visible role offering significant autonomy, strategic influence and long-term leadership potential.

You'll work closely with senior leadership while helping shape the future direction of the Spanish business.

AND WHAT’S MY ROLE IN THIS ? As Country Manager Spain – Seafood, you'll be responsible for growing sales and market presence across wholesale distributors, seafood specialists and strategic national accounts.

You will combine hands-on business development with strategic account management to build sustainable long-term growth.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing the seafood business across Spain

Managing and growing national wholesale distributor accounts

Identifying and securing new seafood customers and partners

Building strong relationships with seafood wholesalers and specialist operators

Leading commercial negotiations and annual agreements

Monitoring market trends, pricing dynamics and competitor activity





Collaborating with supply chain and sourcing teams to ensure product availability

Supporting demand planning and forecasting activities

Representing the company at seafood trade fairs, exhibitions and customer events

Contributing to the future development of the Spanish commercial structure

OK, AND WHAT DO YOU NEED ? We are looking for a commercially minded seafood professional with strong market knowledge and an established industry network.

You should have:

Significant experience within seafood sales, seafood distribution, foodservice or FMCG

Experience selling into wholesale distributors and seafood specialists

Strong understanding of the Spanish seafood market

Proven success in business development and commercial growth

Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills

Strong commercial and analytical capabilities

Ability to work independently across a national territory

Native-level Spanish and professional English

Willingness to travel regularly throughout Spain

Previous management experience is beneficial but not essential.

THAT’S IT ? Almost.

This role is idóneo for someone who enjoys being close to the market, building relationships and identifying new commercial opportunities.

We're looking for someone who is:

Entrepreneurial and self-motivated

Results-oriented and commercially driven

Confident working in a fast-moving environment

Relationship-focused and highly credible with customers

Adaptable and comfortable with autonomy

Excited by the challenge of building a growing business

If you enjoy creating opportunities, opening new markets and making a direct impact on business growth, this could be the perfect next step.

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📌 Country Manager Spain - Seafood Market (Madrid)
🏢 Blu Selection
📍 Madrid