Sales Manager Portugal (M/F)
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Sales & Business Development · Sales Management · Enterprise Sales
In short
The Sales Manager Portugal will report to the General Manager and be responsible for executing the company's commercial strategy in Portugal. This role requires a results-oriented leader to drive sales growth, develop teams, manage customer relationships, and identify new business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute national sales strategy for Portugal.
- Lead, coach, and develop the sales team.
- Drive sales growth across all channels and customer segments.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
- Monitor sales performance through KPIs.
- Develop annual sales plans, budgets, and forecasts.
- Collaborate with internal departments like Marketing and Supply Chain.
- Lead negotiations for major commercial agreements.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities.
- Support new product introductions.
- Ensure effective use of CRM tools and sales reporting.
- Represent the company at industry events.
- Provide regular business reviews to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
- Fluent Portuguese and English (written and spoken).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sales management within the construction, building materials, architectural hardware, aluminium systems, or related industries.
- Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing sales teams.
- Demonstrated success in delivering sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market share expansion.
- Experience managing key accounts, distributors, wholesalers, fabricators, and strategic business partners.
- Strong background in sales planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.
- Experience in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Availability for frequent travel within Portugal.
Desired Qualifications
- An MBA or postgraduate qualification in Sales, Management, or Business Administration will be considered an advantage.
- Spanish is a plus.
- Established network within the Portuguese construction market is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
- Strategic thinker with a strong commercial and business-oriented mindset.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Results-driven with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and customer focus.
Benefits
- The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions.
- We open doors for our people wherever they go.
- We value results – not titles, or backgrounds.
- We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions.
- Support with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.
- Encourage growth of roles locally, regionally, or internationally.
- Diverse and inclusive teams are valued.
- Different perspectives and experiences are valued.
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