French speaking Sales Executive

<p><strong>French Speaking Sales Executive<br /> <br /> <br /> Location</strong><br /> Birmingham, West Midlands - office based 5 days a week / flexible work hours!<br /> <br /> <strong><br /> Language Requirements</strong><br /> Fluency in French is essential<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>About the Company</strong><br /> Our client is a global distribution company of precise engineering equipment and accessories.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> They now wish to hire a French Speaking Sales Executive to manage and grow their sales activity into the French speaking countries of Europe.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Key responsibilities include:<br /> <br /> </p> <ul> <li>Introducing new business from prospective accounts and regenerating business from old accounts</li> <li>Build long term customer relationships.</li> <li>Ensuring KPI&rsquo;s are achieved including sales target, calls, new accounts and visits</li> <li>Attending exhibitions and visiting customers as required</li> <li>Assisting in developing the sales and marketing strategy to include advertising and promotion.</li> <li>Generating new business within your assigned area and within the sectors and on the terms specified by the business.</li> <li>Ensuring business is at or above the company&rsquo;s minimum approved margins</li> </ul> <p > <strong>Candidate Profile:</strong><br /> <br /> </p> <ul> <li>Fluent French and English is essential</li> <li>Previous sales experience - any sectors - is preferred</li> <li>A completive and target focused, winning mentality!</li> <li>Be confident to cold call new clients to introduce the company</li> <li>Full valid driving licence is essential for client visits in Europe and travel to company office</li> <li>Full valid visa to work in the UK without restriction</li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong><br /> Excellent basic salary + generous commission scheme. Benefits include pension scheme, Employee Assistant Program (EAP system) and Flexible Working/Core Hours<br /> <br /> <br /> To be considered for this role, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes&nbsp;</p>