- Lead the international growth strategy of a leading company.
- Take ownership of a high-impact role with full P&L; responsibility.

About Our Client

We are partnering with a privately-owned international company specialized in fire protection solutions, serving industrial, infrastructure, commercial and energy-related sectors worldwide.

With operations across multiple regions and a strong reputation for technical expertise, the company designs, manufactures and delivers a broad portfolio of active fire protection systems and safety solutions. Following a period of sustained growth, the organization is looking to strengthen its international commercial leadership team through the appointment of an International Sales Director.

This role will play a key part in driving international business growth, expanding market presence, developing strategic partnerships, and supporting the company's long-term general expansion plans.

Job Description

- Define and execute the international sales strategy.
- Lead, coach and develop regional sales teams and distributor networks, promoting a high-performance commercial culture.
- Drive revenue growth across direct sales, channel partners and key accounts.
- Identify and capture new business opportunities in industrial, commercial, infrastructure, energy and construction sectors.
- Develop strategic relationships with engineering firms, contractors, distributors, consultants and end users.
- Manage commercial negotiations for major projects and framework agreements.
- Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, regulatory developments and customer requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering,



Product Management and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment between commercial and business objectives.
- Support market entry initiatives and potential expansion into new geographic regions.
- Deliver regular sales forecasts and business performance reporting to senior management.

The Successful Applicant

- Proven experience in senior international sales leadership roles within fire protection, building safety, industrial safety systems, HVAC, technical engineering products or related sectors.
- Strong track record managing international sales teams, distributors and channel partners.
- Demonstrated success driving revenue growth across multiple countries and regions.
- Experience selling complex technical solutions and managing long sales cycles.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills, including management of large-scale projects and key accounts.
- Excellent stakeholder management capabilities, both internally and externally.
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on approach to business development.
- Comfortable operating in international and multicultural environments.
- Fluent English is required; additional European languages would be highly advantageous.
- Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

What’s on Offer

- Opportunity to join an innovative international company operating in the fire protection and life‑safety industry.
- Key leadership role with significant impact on the company's future growth trajectory.
- High level of autonomy and visibility within the executive team.
- International exposure across a diverse customer base and multiple geographic markets.
- Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives.

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📌 International Sales Director - Fire Protection (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid