Head of Sales South Europe - Electronic Components

Sales Line Srl; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Growth opportunities within an 국제 조직

Job summary

Sales Line is seeking a Head of Sales to lead an international team of Account Managers across Europe. The role is based in Italy or Spain, with 40-60% travel, and reports to top management.

You will drive growth, oversee execution, and manage performance across multiple countries in the electronics/technical sector. Ideal candidates bring proven leadership of cross-country sales teams, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate a fast-moving, high-pressure environment while

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership experience managing international sales teams in electronics/technical sectors.
• Experience coordinating cross-country teams and aligning field sales with top management.
• Hunter mentality combined with structured execution and reporting discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and coordinate a team of 6–8 Account Managers across Europe (Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands).
• Drive commercial execution, supporting new business development and ongoing opportunities.
• Interface between sales, engineering, back office and top management.
• Monitor and manage sales KPIs: revenue, pipeline, conversion rate, forecast accuracy.
• Support key client meetings and strategic negotiations, including joint visits.
• Operate in a fast-changing, high-pressure environment with travel 40–60%.

Skills

Leadership

People management

International sales

Strategic thinking

Cross-country collaboration

Sales leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

About the Company

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

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

Want to know more? Read on…

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
• 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

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.

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).