Junior Sales Manager Southern Europe region (fulltime)

Junior Sales Manager Southern Europe region

As a Junior Sales Manager for the Southern Europe region, you will play a key role in driving sales and building strong relationships with clients in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy. Join us at SGL, where sports and technology come together, and help us maintain our position as the market leader in innovative turf solutions.

Xavi Tordera – Sales Manager Southern Europa and South America region

If you are passionate about sports — especially football / soccer — who wouldn’t be excited to visit the biggest stadiums and clubs, helping them set the stage for the major leagues like the La Liga, Serie A, Liga Portugal and Super League, in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece.

And if you enjoy connecting with some of the most important — yet often underrated — people at these clubs, those who work tirelessly and passionately, almost 24 / 7, for their team’s success, then this is your chance to support and assist them in the best way possible — sometimes going the extra mile, just like they do.

It’s not just about selling SGL’s products. It’s about being part of the industry, working together to achieve the best possible pitch quality on game days, and taking pride in knowing you’ve contributed, even in a small way, to the magic of the sport.”

Your role

As Junior Sales Manager Southern Europe, you will work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer, Sales Coordinator, and the other AreaManagers, you will set sales targets and develop strategic sales plans. Using your networking skills, you will build and maintain strong relationships with both potential and existing customers.

While on the road visiting (potential) customers, you will receive support from our Sales Support and Agronomy departments based in the Netherlands. Your knowledge and well-founded advice will build trust and drive sales.

Key responsibilities

• Approach and visit (potential) customers.
• Build and maintain strong, sustainable customer relationships.
• Provide first-line support, handling questions, feedback, and complaints.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with customers.
• Attend conferences and exhibitions to expand your network.
• Coordinate on-site commissioning of SGL products.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and take proactive measures to enhance it.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities.
• Travel extensively (mainly by car) throughout the Southern Europe region :

Multi-day trips.

• Occasionally visit the Dutch HQ.
• Collaborate closely with office staff in the Netherlands.

Your profile

You are passionate, goal-oriented, and a team player. Your positive attitude and approachable personality make it easy to connect with others. You always strive for quality, especially in service, and are willing to go the extra mile for your customers.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a sales role.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus. We value experience and practical skills just as much.

Preferred skills & personal attributes

• Knowledge of grass growth.
• Experience in the “green” industry or a background related to sports turf or agronomy is welcomed.
• Established network within the sports turf industry.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (both written and spoken).
• Passion for sports (e.g., football, golf)

Additional requirements

• Willingness to travel (80% of the time) and work outside regular office hours.
• In possession of a valid driver’s license.

What we offer

At SGL, you’ll join an ambitious team in a dynamic, international work environment. We develop innovative products used worldwide. In this role, you will have a high level of responsibility, opportunities for personal growth, and a great working atmosphere.

• Competitive salary based on experience (contact us for details)
• Commission percentage on sales
• Company car
• Company laptop & phone
• Home office allowance

We value personal development and offer the opportunity to follow job-related training courses to enhance your skills and help elevate our software team.

How to apply

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Would you like more information? Contact Frank van Beusekom at +31 79 593 38 01.

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We look forward to receiving your application.

SGL plays an extraordinary role behind the scenes of professional sports. In 2002, we developed a revolutionary system that optimises the growing conditions of pitches in football stadiums; we provide grounds teams around the world with the tools and support necessary to maintain a consistent, high-quality playing surface year-round.

Since then, we have expanded our market to include baseball, cricket, golf, American football, Australian football, tennis and rugby. We have developed many new products, expanded our market and strengthened our position as market leader; now more than 600 of the largest sports stadiums worldwide use our system Currently, we work with an international team of about 60 enthusiastic and driven employees, + / - 50 of which are based in the Netherlands.

Schedule a meeting with one of our agronomists

If you would like to know how our products and services can help you maintain a high-quality and safe playing surface all throughout the year, fill out the form and schedule an appointment with one of our experts.

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The Netherlands

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