Sales Manager – International Business DevelopmentSpecialist Technology Manufacturer | Madrid, SpainUp to €45,000 base + commission | Realistic OTE €60,000–€65,000Ready to build international business, not just manage it?A specialist technology manufacturer based in Madrid is looking for an energetic, commercially driven Sales Manager to accelerate its international growth across Europe, Asia and Latin America.The company develops specialist detection and monitoring technology for applications including parking facilities, tunnels and industrial environments. Its solutions also complement the wider fire detection and industrial technology markets, creating opportunities to work with distributors, OEMs and other commercial partners internationally.This is not a role for someone who wants to inherit a mature territory and simply maintain existing accounts.We're looking for someone who enjoys opening doors, finding new customers, developing distributors, entering new markets and turning opportunities into long-term commercial relationships.You'll have the opportunity to influence the company's international sales strategy while building on an established international customer and distributor base.What you'll be doingDevelop new international business across Europe, Asia and Latin AmericaProactively identify and approach new customers, distributors and commercial partnersGenerate your own opportunities through prospecting, cold calling and outbound business developmentOpen new geographic markets and establish distributor relationshipsGrow existing international distributor accountsDevelop OEM opportunities, particularly across Spain and PortugalBuild relationships with industrial, controls and technology businessesLead commercial discussions and negotiations from first contact through to agreementAttend international trade shows, customer meetings and distributor visitsIdentify opportunities across detection,



fire safety and wider industrial technology marketsGather market intelligence and identify emerging commercial opportunitiesWork closely with senior management to help shape the international sales strategyWho we're looking forYour exact industry background is less important than your commercial attitude, energy and willingness to create opportunities.You'll be comfortable picking up the phone, introducing yourself to a prospective customer and starting a commercial conversation from scratch.At the same time, you'll have the maturity to develop existing relationships, understand technical customer requirements and negotiate longer-term commercial agreements.You'll ideally bring:Experience in sales, business development, technical sales or another customer-facing commercial roleA proactive, entrepreneurial approach to winning new businessConfidence approaching prospective customers and opening doorsA genuine willingness to prospect and cold callStrong communication and relationship-building skillsThe ability to develop both new and existing customersAn interest in technical products and applicationsA good level of EnglishWillingness to travel internationally on a regular basisResidence in Madrid/the surrounding area, or willingness to relocateIndustry experiencePrevious experience within the company's specific technology sector would be advantageous, but is not essential.We're particularly interested in people from related technical B2B markets such as:Fire detection and fire safetyElectronicsIndustrial automation and controlsInstrumentationSensors and detection technologiesBuilding management systemsHVAC and associated controlsIndustrial safetyOther technical B2B productsKnowledge of electronics would be particularly useful,



but the company is prepared to support the right person in developing their product knowledge.We're also open-minded about seniority.You could already be an experienced international salesperson, or you might be a Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Executive or Business Development professional ready to take the next step.We're hiring for drive, potential and commercial capability – not simply a job title or an existing contact list.International opportunityThis position is designed to be highly customer-facing.You'll regularly travel internationally to meet distributors, prospective customers, OEM partners and other commercial contacts, with opportunities spanning Europe, Asia and Latin America.If you enjoy getting out into the market, meeting customers and creating opportunities face-to-face, that's exactly what we're looking for.PackageBase salary: Up to €45,000Commission: Percentage of sales, paid monthlyRealistic OTE: Approximately €60,000–€65,000 depending on performanceAnnual leave: 21 statutory days, with the potential for an additional week in recognition of international travelLocation: Madrid and surrounding areaTravel: Regular international travelWhy consider this opportunity?The business has established products, existing international customers and an active new-product development pipeline.It is now looking for someone who can help take its international commercial operation to the next level.You'll have the opportunity to open new markets, develop distributors, build OEM relationships, create a strong international pipeline and directly influence how the company's international sales operation develops.This is an opportunity to help build the international sales structure rather than simply inherit one.If you're an ambitious salesperson who gets more satisfaction from creating business than maintaining it, we'd like to hear from you.Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

📌 International sales executive (Madrid)
🏢 April Quest
📍 Madrid