Position Summary The Business Consultant supports the Spain and Portugal Sales teams by translating client needs into compelling solution strategies across ADP's HR, payroll, and services portfolio. This person plays a central role in the sales cycle, leading discovery, shaping value-based messaging, guiding proof of concept discussions, and coordinating closely with Product, Operations, Implementation, and Sales to improve win rates.
This is a senior, client-facing role that requires strong business consulting judgment, credibility in HR and payroll transformation topics, and the ability to communicate effectively with both commercial and technical stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities Client-facing activities
Understand client needs and align them with ADP's Spain and Portugal product and service portfolio
Support the Sales team throughout the full sales cycle
Support strategic selling in large multinational company environments
Lead and support client discovery conversations, solution positioning, and proof of concept activities
Contribute to HR transformation discussions with prospects and support business case development
Deliver expertise on payroll and HR services, including service definition, implementation services, service level agreements, governance, and relevant technical topics such as architecture, interfaces, and security
Bring solid exposure to HCM, Payroll, Time, and integration topics
Communicate effectively with different audiences, adapting the level of functional and technical detail as needed
Translate complex topics into clear, simple, client-relevant messages
Participate in client presentations, demos, and selected marketing events
Support scripted demonstrations within the candidate’s domain of expertise
Sales and internal collaboration
Partner with Sales to develop effective deal strategies and improve overall sales effectiveness
Use competitive knowledge and market intelligence in a strategic and ethical way
Support contract discussions where business consulting input is needed
Support negotiation of contractual business appendixes, including implementation, service definition, and service level agreement topics
Answer Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal, coordinating responses across functions
Work closely with Implementation,
Product, Product Marketing, Customer Services, and other business units during the sales cycle
Keep up to date with product developments, market dynamics, and competitor activity
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the demo environment
Operate effectively in a multicultural and international team environment
Candidate Profile Must have
8+ years of relevant experience in Business Consulting, HRIS, HCM, Payroll, or a comparable presales / solution consulting environment
Strong understanding of Human Resources Information Systems, payroll processes, service delivery models, and business consulting practices
Ability to lead value-based conversations with clients and support sales strategy in complex opportunities
Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Native Spanish language skills
Strong English language skills
Commutable distance to our Barcelona office, with full right to work and driving licence in country
Ability to work effectively across commercial, operational, and technical stakeholders
Strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a consistent focus on quality and deadlines
Modern technology skills, including the ability to leverage technology, AI-driven tools, and data insights to nurture relationships and sales experience, and improve sales outcomes.
Preferred
Portuguese language skills
Experience supporting complex enterprise sales cycles
Comfort discussing both business and technical aspects of ADP-style solutions, including interfaces, security, and implementation considerations
Experience contributing to demos, RFP responses, and business case development
What success looks like in the role
Trusted partner to the Spain and Portugal Sales teams
Strong contributor to deal quality and win rate
Credible advisor in client-facing discussions
Effective bridge across Sales, Product,
Operations, and Implementation
Reliable owner of high-quality presales deliverables under tight timelines
Location Barcelona, Spain, with travel as needed.
Why ADP
Work with talented, driven sales and consulting professionals
Join a collaborative environment shaped by goodwill and empathy
Benefit from strong onboarding, training, and development opportunities
Build your career in an organization focused on unlocking potential
Compensation and Benefits This position includes base and variable pay, company car, laptop, iPhone, and development opportunities.
A little about ADP:
We are a comprehensive integral provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:
ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP:
ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
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📌 Business Consultant - Spain (Barcelona)
🏢 Adp
📍 Barcelona