Business Development Associate - French Speaker in Brighton

Build your future with Sovos. If you’re seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you’ve come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we’re dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we’re committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we! Don’t worry if you don’t check all the boxes – apply anyway! We’re focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It’s not about what you’ve done elsewhere; it’s all about what you’re capable of doing here.

Please note: While this is a remote position, we are only considering candidates who are residing and have the right to work in the UK.

The Work You’ll Do:

As a Business Development Associate at Sovos, you’ll be the driving force behind building market demand for our industry-leading compliance solutions. This is a high-energy, high-impact role where you’ll connect with potential customers, uncover opportunities, and set the stage for meaningful business relationships. You’ll work at the intersection of sales and marketing—turning leads into conversations and conversations into qualified opportunities for our sales team. If you’re hungry to learn, love the thrill of outreach, and want to build a career in a fast-growing global company, this is your launchpad.

More specifically, you will:

• Work directly with prospective customers to identify and develop sales opportunities
• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets
• Meet and exceed pipeline creation and revenue quotas
• Effectively qualify inbound leads to provide high-quality opportunities for the sales team
• Partner with Account Executives to identify and execute territory plans
• Execute a formalised business development process with consistency and creativity
• Recommend improvements to business development strategies, processes, documents, and tools to benefit internal teams and external prospects
• Autonomously manage multiple priorities and actively drive effective pipeline development

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Fluency in French, both verbal and written
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a drive to make the Business Development team better
• Quota experience is a plus with demonstrated ability to exceed targets
• General understanding of business, financial systems, and organisational decision-making
• Ability to engage confidently with mid-level and executive contacts
• Self-motivated and quick to learn new concepts and technologies
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to present to groups of all sizes
• Strong planning, organising, and prioritisation abilities
• Excellent multi-tasking skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency with contact management solutions (e.g., Salesforce.com) and Microsoft Office suite
• Creative and adaptable communication style
• Assertive and persistent approach to outreach
• Creative problem-solving abilities with a genuine desire to learn and improve
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

• 30 days holiday (plus 8 days bank holidays)
• Uncapped Commission Plans
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Income protection
• Mental wellbeing support
• Global Meeting Free Days
• Award Winning Career Development and Training opportunities, and more!

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background:

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos' cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes. More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivalled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates.