Akens\Nordburg is searching for a Sales Consultant Spain (m/f/d) based in Madrid for a top German IT company that offers software solutions for quality management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Independently establish and develop the sales territory in Spain
• Proactively identify and target new customers through direct outreach, networks, and referrals
• Qualify and prioritize leads and sales opportunities, ensuring successful deal closures
• Conduct structured and persuasive product and solution presentations (both online and in-person)
• Prepare and negotiate offers in accordance with company guidelines
• Continuously monitor market trends and developments
• Expand and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Gather and deeply understand customer requirements, goals, and challenges
• Define clear, customer-focused solution approaches and value propositions
• Proactively collect and systematically share relevant market and competitive insights with headquarters to enhance the positioning of our solutions

Additional Responsibilities:

• Professionally and authentically represent the company on-site
• Maintain ongoing reporting and update sales documentation (Salesforce)
• Actively participate in events, trade fairs, and networking activities, and provide organizational support when needed

Requirements:

- Professional Experience & Background:

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Engineering, or a comparable technical or commercial field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven B2B sales experience with complex, consultative solutions or products, ideally in the software sector (ERP, QM, PLM, MES, etc.)

- Self-Starter Mentality & Initiative (Critical!):

• Ability to self-organize, identify opportunities, and proactively pursue them.
• Strong sense of responsibility as the primary local contact in Spain.
• Realistic expectations: We are looking for someone who enjoys working autonomously and proactively. We do not expect perfection but rather a clear hands-on mentality.

- Local Market Knowledge & Cultural Fit:

• Strong understanding of the Spanish market, local decision-making processes, and business practices, with existing local network or the ability to quickly build one.

- Flexibility & Willingness to Travel:

• Readiness to visit customers across Spain (with valid Class B) driver’s license and occasionally travel to the German headquarters.

- Sales Personality & Solution-Oriented Mindset:

• Passion for interacting with people and building strong relationships.
• Solution-oriented thinking with a realistic approach to sales cycles and success.

- Communication & Language Skills:

• Native Spanish speaker with strong English skills (for communication with HQ).

- Nice to Have:

• Experience in international companies or market expansion.
• Knowledge of quality management processes or ISO standards.

If you meet the requirements and want to be part of a challenging project, we look forward to meeting you.