About the Role
<h1>French Speaking Sales Executive | Export Sales | Business Development | B2B Sales</h1>
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<p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Birmingham, West Midlands (Office-based with excellent transport links)</p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive Basic Salary + Attractive Bonus Scheme + Benefits</p>
<p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p>
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<p>Are you a motivated <strong>French-speaking Sales Executive</strong>, <strong>Business Development Executive</strong> or <strong>Account Manager</strong> looking to develop your career with a successful international business?</p>
<p>Our client, a well-established and growing international manufacturing and distribution company, is seeking a <strong>French Speaking Sales Executive</strong> to join their busy export sales team.</p>
<p>This is an exciting opportunity to manage an established portfolio of French-speaking customers while identifying and developing new business opportunities across your assigned territory. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys <strong>B2B sales, account management, international business development, export sales and relationship building</strong>.</p>
<h2>The Role</h2>
<p>Reporting to the Export Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across French-speaking markets by managing existing customer accounts and generating new business opportunities. You will build long-term customer relationships, achieve sales targets and contribute to the continued growth of the export division.</p>
<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Manage and grow an existing portfolio of French-speaking customer accounts</li>
<li>Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities within your territory</li>
<li>Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers</li>
<li>Reactivate dormant customer accounts and maximise sales opportunities</li>
<li>Achieve and exceed sales KPIs including revenue, new business, outbound calls and customer visits</li>
<li>Negotiate commercial agreements while maintaining company profit margins</li>
<li>Prepare quotations and follow up on sales opportunities</li>
<li>Conduct market research to identify new markets, sectors and business opportunities</li>
<li>Attend international trade exhibitions, networking events and customer meetings</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal departments to ensure excellent customer service and order fulfilment</li>
<li>Support sales and marketing initiatives including promotional campaigns and market development</li>
<li>Maintain accurate CRM records and sales administration</li>
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<h2>Candidate Profile</h2>
<p>We are looking for ambitious, commercially minded sales professionals with excellent communication skills and a passion for building customer relationships.</p>
<h3>Essential Requirements</h3>
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<li>Fluent French and English (spoken and written)</li>
<li>Previous experience in <strong>Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Customer Success or Export Sales</strong></li>
<li>Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills</li>
<li>Highly motivated with a proactive approach to winning new business</li>
<li>Commercial awareness with a customer-focused mindset</li>
<li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise workload and work towards targets and deadlines</li>
<li>Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office</li>
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<p>Experience within <strong>manufacturing, engineering, industrial products, wholesale, distribution or international trade</strong> would be advantageous but is not essential.</p>
<h2>What's on Offer</h2>
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<li>Competitive basic salary</li>
<li>Attractive uncapped bonus scheme</li>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Flexible working / core hours</li>
<li>Ongoing training and career development</li>
<li>Opportunity to work with international customers</li>
<li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li>
<li>Genuine long-term career progression</li>
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<h2>Why Apply?</h2>
<p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international business where your language skills and sales ability will be recognised and rewarded. You'll have the opportunity to develop long-term customer relationships, drive business growth and build a successful career in international B2B sales.</p>
<h2>Apply Now</h2>
<p>If you are a fluent French speaker with a passion for sales and business development, we'd love to hear from you.</p>