Sales Manager Spain
2 days ago
Barcelona
ppSince 1987, nanimarquina has been designing rugs that evoke emotion. Our goal is to create unique pieces that combine beauty, design excellence, and a strong commitment to the planet. We are a pioneering family-owned company, internationally recognized for innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. /p pWith headquarters in Barcelona and New York, all our rugs are handcrafted in India and Pakistan. We collaborate with internationally renowned designers and continuously explore new textures, materials, and forms. Each rug tells a story — not only of design and craftsmanship, but also of respect for people and the environment. /p h3Your Mission /h3 pAs bSales Manager Spain /b, you will lead nanimarquina’s commercial development in one of our most important and most strategic markets. /p pYour mission is to accelerate growth across both bretail and contract /b, strengthen our relationships with architects and interior designers, expand our premium retail network, and ensure that we fully leverage the resources already available within nanimarquina, including our bBarcelona headquarters, our flagship store, and our e-commerce platform /b. /p pThis is not a classic account management role. It is a bmarket leadership role /b with both strategic and operational responsibility. You will shape the commercial plan for Spain, drive execution in the field, and work cross-functionally with colleagues across sales, marketing, customer service, operations, and digital to turn Spain into a stronger, more scalable business for nanimarquina. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 pIn this role, you won’t just manage customers, you’ll help define how nanimarquina wins in Spain. Your work will combine business development, market activation, and close collaboration with internal teams to build long-term growth across channels. /p ul liOwn and execute the commercial strategy for Spain across bretail, contract, and key accounts /b. /li liIdentify where the biggest opportunities lie by channel, region, customer type, and project segment, and translate these into a clear action plan. /li liBuild a strong sales pipeline and maintain high commercial activity with a focus on both immediate revenue and long-term market development. /li /ul h3Develop the AD and contract business /h3 ul liBuild and nurture long-term relationships with barchitects, interior designers, specifiers, developers, hotel groups, and contract partners /b. /li liPosition nanimarquina as a trusted design and project partner by presenting collections confidently, supporting specification, and following projects closely from lead to order. /li liImprove project conversion by combining design credibility, technical understanding, and strong commercial follow-through. /li /ul h3Grow and strengthen premium retail in Spain /h3 ul liDevelop relationships with existing retail partners while identifying and opening new opportunities with premium furniture, design, and lifestyle retailers across Spain. /li liWork with retailers to improve sell-through, product presentation, staff engagement, and brand visibility. /li liEnsure that nanimarquina is represented in the right stores, with the right collections, and with a clear commercial plan behind each partnership. /li /ul h3Activate the Barcelona store as a commercial growth engine /h3 ul liWork closely with the Barcelona store team to ensure the store supports the broader Spain strategy, not only as a retail space, but also as a showroom, relationship platform, and lead generator for both retail and contract. /li liHelp drive traffic, events, customer meetings, AD engagement, and local market visibility through the store. /li liUse the store as a natural extension of the sales effort, especially for key accounts, design professionals, and project opportunities. /li /ul h3Leverage e-commerce and digital tools to support the market /h3 ul liCollaborate with the ecommerce and digital teams to ensure Spain benefits from local campaigns, lead generation initiatives, CRM activity, and online/offline coordination. /li liIdentify opportunities where e-commerce, digital marketing, and CRM can support account development, retail sell-through, brand awareness, and new business generation. /li liEnsure Spain becomes a market where digital tools actively strengthen the commercial effort rather than sit separately from it. /li /ul h3Work closely with HQ and internal teams /h3 ul liUse the resources of our Barcelona headquarters to maximize market impact, working closely with marketing, customer service, operations, finance, and leadership. /li liShare market feedback, customer needs, and commercial opportunities so Spain becomes a well-connected, well-supported market internally. /li liCollaborate across departments to ensure smooth execution, strong customer experience, and alignment between commercial ambition and operational delivery. /li /ul h3Be the face of nanimarquina in Spain /h3 ul liRepresent nanimarquina in the Spanish design community through client meetings, showroom events, fairs, industry gatherings, and local partnerships. /li liStrengthen the visibility of the brand in key design and business circles across the country. /li liAct as a strong local ambassador for nanimarquina’s values, design language, and sustainability leadership. /li /ul h3Who We’re Looking For /h3 pWe are looking for a commercially strong, design-oriented, and entrepreneurial market leader who can confidently represent nanimarquina in Spain across both retail and contract. /p pYou are likely to succeed in this role if you are: /p h3Experienced and commercially proven /h3 pYou have at least b5+ years of experience /b in sales, business development, or market management within bdesign, furniture, lighting, interiors, textiles, or other premium lifestyle categories /b. You know how to build business, develop accounts, and convert opportunities into long-term growth. /p h3Strong in both retail and contract /h3 pYou understand the different dynamics of bpremium retail /b and bproject/contract sales /b, and you are comfortable working across both. You know how to manage independent retailers and key accounts, while also developing relationships with architects, designers, and project stakeholders. /p h3Well-connected in the Spanish design community /h3 pYou have an existing network, or the credibility and drive to quickly build one, among barchitects, interior designers, retailers, specifiers, and commercial decision-makers /b in Spain. You understand how the market works and how design-led brands win. /p h3Entrepreneurial and hands-on /h3 pYou enjoy building markets, not just servicing them. You can think strategically, but you are equally comfortable taking action, following up, solving problems, and pushing opportunities forward yourself. /p h3Digitally fluent and structured /h3 pYou are comfortable working with bCRM systems, pipeline management, reporting, and digital lead generation tools /b, and you understand how digital channels can support commercial growth in a modern premium brand. /p h3Passionate about design, craftsmanship and sustainability /h3 pYou are motivated by great products, strong brands, and purposeful business. You can speak authentically about design, materials, craft, and environmental responsibility, and turn these strengths into meaningful commercial conversations. /p h3Collaborative and culturally agile /h3 pYou work well across teams and functions, balancing independence in the market with strong collaboration internally. You are fluent in bSpanish and English /b. /p h3Based in Barcelona or Madrid /h3 pYou are based in bBarcelona or Madrid /b, with flexibility to travel regularly across Spain to visit clients, partners, events, and project opportunities. /p h3What We Offer /h3 pJoining nanimarquina means becoming part of a globally respected design brand at an exciting stage of development. This is a role for someone who wants to make a visible impact in a key market, while being backed by a passionate international team and the resources of our Barcelona headquarters. /p pHere’s what you can expect: /p h3A key role in one of nanimarquina’s most strategic markets /h3 pSpain is not just another market for us - it is home. You will play a central role in defining how we grow, strengthen, and activate our home market in the years ahead. /p h3A role with real influence /h3 pYou will have the opportunity to shape the commercial direction of Spain across channels, combining strategic input with day-to-day execution and market leadership. /p h3The strength of an established brand with the energy of a growth project /h3 pYou will represent a highly respected design company with strong international recognition, while still having the opportunity to build, improve, and create meaningful change in the market. /p h3A brand with purpose /h3 pAt nanimarquina, sustainability, craftsmanship, and design integrity are not marketing claims - they are at the heart of how we work. From fair-trade practices to market-leading environmental credentials, you’ll represent a company with a story clients can genuinely believe in. /p h3Cross-functional support from HQ, store and digital /h3 pUnlike many market roles, you will not be working in isolation. You’ll have access to the resources of our Barcelona headquarters, our flagship store, and our digital and e-commerce capabilities to help unlock growth. /p h3Competitive compensation /h3 pWe offer a competitive salary package, including a performance-based bonus structure linked to both commercial results and growth contribution. /p pYou’ll join an international team that cares deeply about design, creativity, quality, and doing things properly - while still moving with energy, ambition, and a strong commercial mindset. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr