Commercial Sales Manager – Spain
As part of our ambitious European growth strategy, we are now expanding into the Spanish market with Car Lock Systems dedicated to serving Spanish automotive dealers, garages and workshops. This is a rare opportunity to join the business at the very start of its journey in Spain and play a pivotal role in shaping its growth over the coming years.
The Role: Commercial Sales Manager Spain
As the Commercial Sales Manager, you will take ownership of developing and executing our commercial strategy within Spain. You will be responsible for building strong partnerships with importers, dealerships, and other automotive businesses, positioning Car Lock Systems as the go-to supplier for original vehicle keys and lock solutions.
You’ll work closely with our European Commercial team to deliver both growth and exceptional customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a Spain-focused sales and business development strategy in line with company objectives.
- Build, manage, and grow long-term relationships with automotive importers, dealer groups, and service networks across Spain.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across the Italian automotive supply chain.
- Negotiate and close framework agreements for products and services.
- Collaborate with the wider Commercial, Marketing, Pricing and Customer Service teams across Europe.
- Provide market feedback to support pricing, product development and strategic decision-making.
- Represent Car Lock Systems at trade events, industry shows, and customer meetings.
- Report directly to the directors
Your Profile
- A confident, approachable sales professional who combines seniority with a customer-friendly, down-to-earth approach.
- Energetic and commercially driven, with a genuine passion for developing relationships and new markets.
- Deep understanding of the Spanish automotive landscape, ideally with experience working with OEMs, importers, or large dealer groups.
- Strategic thinker who can translate goals into actionable sales plans and deliver measurable results.
- Skilled communicator with strong negotiation and presentation abilities.
- Commercially astute, trustworthy and self-motivated.
Requirements
- Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in senior commercial or sales management roles.
- Proven track record in the automotive sector, preferably within the supply chain, OEM, or dealer environment.
- Full Spanish driving licence.
What We Offer
- A full-time position with a competitive base salary and performance-related bonus.
- Excellent secondary benefits including company pension, holidays, and other allowances.
- Company car, laptop and business mobile.
- Hybrid working
- The opportunity to shape and grow the Spanish business with full backing from a successful European group.
- A dynamic, innovative working culture that encourages initiative, creativity, and professional development.
- Support from a strong, established European team and an in-depth onboarding programme at our headquarters.
Interested?
Interested in joining our team? Apply directly using the form below. For any questions, please contact Goswin de Rouw (Head of International Sales) at goswin.derouw@carlocksystems.com