Technical Sales Manager – Plastic Extrusion Technology

Approach People Recruitment; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is partnering with a global leader in plastic extrusion technology to hire a Technical Sales Manager for the Catalonia and Levante region. This role blends technical expertise with a commercial mindset, supporting customers in automotive, packaging, and construction sectors with innovative extrusion solutions.

You will travel within the region, deliver technical presentations, manage the full B2B sales cycle, and collaborate with engineering and R&D to tailor

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in technical sales within plastics, extrusion, or industrial machinery.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering (or related field).
• Strong understanding of extrusion processes and customer applications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills in B2B environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of extrusion solutions across the assigned territory.
• Manage the full B2B sales cycle with industrial clients (component producers, packaging, construction).
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to customers.
• Identify new business opportunities and emerging markets.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements in line with company policies.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to tailor solutions to customer requirements.
• Represent the company at trade fairs and technical industry events.

Skills

Technical sales

Communication

Negotiation

Travel readiness

B2B selling

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Technical Sales Manager – Plastic Extrusion Technology

Location: Spain (Field-Based – focus on Catalonia & Levante Region)
Sector: Plastics & Industrial Manufacturing – Extrusion Technology
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in technical sales within plastics, extrusion, or industrial machinery
Languages: Native Spanish and strong English proficiency (French is a plus)
Qualification: Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering (or related field)

Position Overview

We are partnering with a global leader in plastic extrusion technology to hire a Technical Sales Manager for the Catalonia & Levante region. This role is ideal for a professional with strong technical expertise in plastics and industrial machinery who thrives in a commercial role, supporting clients in automotive, packaging, and construction sectors with innovative extrusion solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of extrusion solutions across the assigned territory.

• Manage the full B2B sales cycle with industrial clients (component producers, packaging, construction).

• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to customers.

• Identify new business opportunities and emerging markets.

• Negotiate contracts and agreements in line with company policies.

• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to tailor solutions to customer requirements.

• Represent the company at trade fairs and technical industry events.

What You Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering (or similar).

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical sales of plastics, extrusion, or industrial machinery.

• Strong understanding of extrusion processes and customer applications.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills in B2B environments.

• Results-driven, proactive, and comfortable managing customers independently.

• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.

Why Join Us?

• Represent cutting-edge extrusion technology with strong market reputation.

• Join a global company with focus on innovation and product development.

• Attractive compensation package (base salary + commission + company car + benefits).

• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic international environment.