The continuous landing of Chinese car marks on European territory has increased sharply in competition, and it appears that in some cases it has also increased the average remuneration of industry workers.
In recent years the Spain becomes a development champion between the major economies of the European Union, while domestic demand is expected to be the main lever for economic growth in the country in 2026 and 2027, mainly due to the increase in consumption and investment.
It is also estimated that consumer expenditure will be boosted by employment growth, in an environment historically low-level lending of households, but also continuous influx of immigrants, who under Pedro Sanchez's government are being used to increase the country's productive power.
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In its field car industry, the influx of Chinese manufacturers into Spain with continuous investments It is largely responsible for launching workers' salaries.
Last year it closed with a 10% share in the Spanish market for Chinese manufacturers, i.e. about 100,000 cars, and so far this year its share is 13%.
Chinese companies move in two strategic «fronts»On the one hand, by signing agreements with large networks of representatives already established in the country, and on the other hand by signing agreements with large networks of representatives established in the country, «recruiting» officials and employees working in established European brands.
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According to the company's study Osborne & Hunter, an engineer specializing in electric cars can earn close to 40,000 euros a year, while a seller who closes about 10 or 15 deals a month may receive 60,000 or 70,000 euros. For a good fleet salesman, wages exceed 100,000 euros.
Here are some of the best paid positions in the automotive industry in Spain:
- Brand Manager: 62,000 – 90,000 euros
- Network Development Manager: 75,000 – 100,000 euros
- Fleet Manager: 56,000 – 80,000 euros
- Marketing Director: 56,000 – 70,000 euros
- Trade manager of brand/importer: 112,000 – 180,000 euros
- Software/electricity experts: up to 65,000 euros for relevant young executives
On the other hand, Juan López Frade, President of Suzuki Ibérica, declares that «wages are on the rise not only due to the arrival of Chinese marks, but also because the car industry is one of the strategic sectors of the Spanish economy today».
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