Regional New Business Development Manager - Southern Europe
Madrid, ES Milano, IT Kortrijk, BE
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities, with a strong focus on acquiring new end customers.
- Manage the full sales cycle, including quotation management, CRM tracking, proposal development, and commercial negotiations.
- Support partners and customers throughout the sales process to maximize conversion rates and market share.
- Translate customer needs into compelling Barco solutions and value propositions.
- Support and activate existing resellers in alignment with regional business objectives, in collaboration with Regional Sales leadership.
- Act as the primary point of contact for partners, building long-term relationships and conducting regular business reviews.
- Manage lead distribution processes and support partner-led opportunity development.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and technology developments, providing insights to Sales Management and Marketing teams.
- Support product launches and promote new solutions to key accounts and partners.
- Identify potential deal risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders to address them effectively.
- Contribute to field marketing initiatives and support the development of regional outreach strategies.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Technical Experts, and Marketing.
- Represent Barco Cinema in the region through customer engagement activities, product demonstrations, and industry events.
- Maintain accurate opportunity and pipeline data within the CRM system.
- Achieve regional sales targets, build a sustainable sales pipeline, and strengthen Barco’s market presence through customer acquisition and partner development.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in sales or business development within the cinema industry.
- Strong commercial acumen combined with a strategic and results-driven mindset.
- Excellent prospecting, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new market opportunities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across cross-functional and international teams.
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical, forecasting, and performance-tracking capabilities.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required by the role.
- Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese is considered a strong asset.
What we offer
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Meaningful work with ownership, autonomy, and impact
- The opportunity to work in a global tech environment with diverse teams
- Continuous learning and growth through training, mentoring programs, and on-the-job development
- An inspiring workplace designed for collaboration
- The opportunity to play a key role in expanding Barco’s presence across a strategic region.
- Exposure to leading cinema technologies and a strong international partner ecosystem.
- A dynamic international environment with significant autonomy and business impact.