Global Sales and Business Development Executive (worldwide)

The Energy Year; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation flights

Relocation housing

International health insurance

Training

Career advancement

Job summary

The Energy Year, based in Barcelona, seeks an International Sales Manager to build global client relationships and drive cross-border sales initiatives. You’ll travel, expand into new markets, and represent the company at major energy forums worldwide.

Fluent English is required; additional languages are a plus. You’ll work in a fast-moving, globally oriented team with competitive commissions and relocation support, including flights and housing, offering a dynamic, international career path

Qualifications

• Background in international business, communications, economics or related fields.
• Full-time availability to travel and relocate internationally.
• Strong social instincts: you’re a good communicator, great listener, and relationship-builder.
• Confident in leading conversations and closing deals with high-level professionals.
• Self-drive, independence, and adaptability in new environments.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience or motivated recent grads.

Responsibilities

• Live internationally—project assignment may take you to a new part of the world.
• Lead and attend sales meetings with top executives and government leaders.
• Build lasting relationships with clients across industries.
• Represent The Energy Year at energy summits, exhibitions, and business forums.
• Deliver sales campaigns and strategic communication projects with measurable results.
• Negotiate high-value advertising and partnership deals.
• Manage a full project cycle, becoming our on-the-ground connector in your market.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Relationship building

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

Work Across Continents. Build Big Connections. Grow Fast.

Ready to take your career global?

At The Energy Year, we’re building a new generation of global sales professionals. Join us, and you won’t just be working—you’ll be living and growing in some of the world’s most dynamic regions, helping shape the future of business and energy**.
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The Energy Year is a global media and intelligence platform focused on the people and companies driving energy, industry, and innovation forward. With boots on the ground in over 30 countries, we deliver in-depth market insights, strategic communications, and high-level networking opportunities to decision-makers across the public and private sectors.

Our teams are on the ground in fast-moving markets, leading conversations that matter. As an International Sales Manager, you’ll meet the people making change happen—ministers, CEOs, innovators—and you’ll be the bridge between them and our global audien

Tasks

• Live internationally—your project assignment will take you to a new part of the world
• Lead and attend sales meetings with top executives and government leaders
• Build real, lasting relationships with clients across industries
• Represent The Energy Year at key energy summits, exhibitions, and business forums
• Deliver sales campaigns and strategic communication projects with measurable results
• Negotiate high-value advertising and partnership deals
• Manage a full project cycle, becoming our on-the-ground connector in your market

Requirements

• A background in international business, communications, economics or related fields
• Full-time availability to travel and relocate internationally
• Strong social instincts—you’re a good communicator, great listener, and relationship-builder
• The confidence to lead conversations and close deals with high-level professionals
• Self-drive, independence, and adaptability in new environments
• Fluent in English (other languages like Spanish, French, or Portuguese are a plus)
• 1–3 years of relevant experience (open to sharp, motivated recent grads)

Benefits

• A career that combines sales, storytelling, media, and global strategy
• Relocation support: flights, housing, communication covered
• Base salary + sales commissions
• International health insurance
• Training
• A clear path to career advancement—our leaders started just where you are
• A front-row seat to the world’s most important economic and energy trends

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.