Head of Sales South Europe - Electronic Components

Who are we?
Sales Line: we are a headhunting company active in Italy & Europe for over 140 SMEs and Multinationals.

Who are we looking for?
A fast-growing international electronics company, focused on components and HMI solutions for industrial and OEM clients. The organization is undergoing transformation, with ambitious growth targets and a cross-country commercial structure.

Who are we looking for?
A Head of Sales responsible for leading and structuring an international team of Account Managers across multiple European countries, acting as a bridge between top management and field sales, driving growth, execution, and commercial performance.

Must have?

Proven leadership experience managing international sales teams in electronics/technical sectors

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What does the Head of Sales do?

· Lead, coach, and coordinate a team of 6–8 Account Managers across Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands,

· Drive commercial execution, supporting both new business development and ongoing opportunities

· Act as a key interface between sales teams and internal functions (engineering, back office, top management)

· Monitor and manage sales KPIs: revenue, pipeline, conversion rate, forecast accuracy

· Support key client meetings and strategic negotiations, including joint visits with Account Managers

· Operate in a fast-changing, high-pressure, performance-oriented environment

Ideal Candidate

· Significant experience in electronics, components, or adjacent technical sectors . Components as preferred sector due to business challenges.

· International exposure and understanding of cross-country business dynamics

· Strong leadership and people management skills

· Hunter mentality combined with structured execution and reporting discipline

· Ability to manage complexity, pressure, and fast-paced organizational changes

· High resilience, proactivity, and ownership mindset

· Comfortable with frequent travel (40–60%) across Europe

· Fluent in English

Locations: Italy or Spain

What do we offer
Permanent contract (Quadro level) with competitive incentive scheme and company car; growth opportunities within an international organization.

Gross Salary: 120-140k

Work location

Italy or Spain based on your residence

Travel Time

Approximately 40% travel across Europe.

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders (Legislative Decree 198/2006).