Country Manager Iberia

At Clarios we are producing the worlds best batteries essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced low-voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. Ready to direct your leadership strategic thinking and cross-functional coordination expertise toward making a lasting impact Then take on the challenge and become our Country Manager Iberia!

Power your future with Clarios and explore the possibilities with us.

As Country Manager Iberia (m / f / d) you will lead our operations across the region acting as the local ambassador of our business values and culture. You will ensure the successful delivery of the business plan by identifying growth opportunities and developing strategies that increase market share and profitability while creating alignment across departments teams and reporting lines.

This position will be based in our Sales Office in Madrid (Spain) .

What you will do

As Country Manager Iberia (m / f / d) you will be responsible for leading the local sales organization and ensuring the achievement of business objectives. This includes managing and developing the team driving financial and commercial performance and implementing effective sales practices. Key responsibilities include :

Deliver the regional business plan and drive financial performance aligned with global strategy

Analyze market trends and business performance to identify growth opportunities and maximize margins

Lead manage and motivate the local team to meet business and customer objectives

Develop and implement high-impact sales management practices and performance standards

Set ambitious and motivating goals for the sales team supporting their achievement through effective leadership

Drive account management excellence and actively develop new business at strategic target accounts

Ensure the region has the right talent and capabilities to meet current and future business needs

Develop annual budgets and operating plans in line with branch profit marketing goals and forecasts

Monitor and manage individual and team performance; implement changes to improve team effectiveness as needed

Maintain open effective communication across all levels of the organization

Act as a cultural role model reinforcing company values and behaviors in day-to-day operations

Coordinate and support cross-functional initiatives (HR Compliance IT etc.) even outside direct reporting lines

Serve as the primary point of contact for all employees in the region promoting a positive and inclusive environment

Collaborate closely with headquarters to align local operations with corporate direction

Monitor and enhance employee engagement and well-being in cooperation with HR and functional teams

Represent the company in senior internal and external stakeholder engagements including executive presentations

What makes you a good fit

University degree in Business Administration Sales Marketing or Engineering; MBA or dual education preferred

Proven work experience in sales or general management roles with managing sales teams ideally in an international matrix organization

Prior working experience in the automotive industry

Excellent leadership and people management skills across multiple departments with a passion for developing others

Proven track record in delivering sales growth and meeting financial targets

Strong commercial acumen strategic thinking and analytical ability

Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences

Strong influencing skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority

High level of emotional intelligence resilience and adaptability

Comfortable leading through change and ambiguity

Willingness to travel up to 50% of the working time

Fluent in English and Spanish ; Portuguese is a plus

What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA and OPTIMA) Clarios notably lives on the creativity capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us :

Modern Office in Madrid : Enjoy working in a stylish office located in downtown Madrid (Paseo de la Habana).

Challenging and Rewarding Work : Engage in exciting professional tasks within a diverse international environment committed to integrity values social engagement and sustainability.

Competitive Compensation : Benefit from an industry-leading salary that supports both your professional and personal growth. Our compensation structure rewards both individual and team achievements. The comprehensive package also includes meal allowances a company seniority bonus a wedding allowance as well as contribution for the birth of child. Additionally we support your family by offering scholarships for your children aged 3 to 18 years who are enrolled in school or nursery school.

Comprehensive Insurance : Rest easy with our robust life and accident insurance.

Generous Vacation Packages : Take advantage of competitive vacation packages (23 working days plus 4 days of free disposal that may vary depending on the work calendar of each year at the workplace) and paid public holidays ensuring you have ample time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Supportive Onboarding and Development : Our advanced onboarding process and buddy program help you quickly integrate into your role and team. Utilize resources from our Learning Academy LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program to further your professional and personal development.

You want to learn more about the position and our EMEA region Check out our regional page and get in touch with our recruiting team.

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About Clarios :

Clarios is the global leader in advanced low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18000 employees in over 100 countries we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners and reliability safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable and we recycle 8000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

To all recruitment agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes / CVs. Please do not forward resumes / CVs to our careers email addresses Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes / CVs.

Clarios LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information please view EEO is the Law EEO is the Law (supplement) and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please email

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1