French speaking International Sales Executive

French speaking International Sales Executive

Full-Time 33000 - 37000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Language Business

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive international sales and build strong relationships in French-speaking markets.
  • Company: Dynamic manufacturer of stylish industrial equipment with a global reach.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and international career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Exciting chance to attend international trade shows and develop strategic sales plans.
  • Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on business growth.
  • Qualifications: Fluent in French with proven B2B sales experience.

The predicted salary is between 33000 - 37000 £ per year.

  • Languages
  • French
  • Location
  • Central London, hybrid
  • The Company

Our client is an international manufacturer of well designed and branded industrial equipment and utilities.

  • The Job
  • In order to develop international sales into France, they wish to recruit a

French speaking International Sales Executive .

You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing existing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across French speaking b2b markets and other international territories.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and win new export business opportunities
  • Manage relationships with distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and buying groups
  • Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing with professional buyers.
  • Deliver sales growth against agreed targets and KPIs.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
  • Develop strategic sales plans for assigned territories.
  • Attend international trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings.
  • Prepare sales forecasts and pipeline reports.
  • Work closely with marketing, operations, and customer service teams
  • Manage key accounts and build long-term customer partnerships.
  • Candidate Skills and Profile
  • Fluent French
  • Proven experience in b2b international sales or business development.
  • Experience selling to buyers, governments, local councils, purchasing managers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, or key accounts is a preference.
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
  • Experience managing international markets and export channels
  • Commercially astute with strong business development capabilities.

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive salary c£35,000 plus performance-based bonus.
  • International career development opportunities.
  • Supportive and ambitious team environment.
  • Opportunity to influence business growth and strategy.
  • Apply Now

If you are a motivated French speaking Sales Executive who thrives on winning new business, developing key accounts, and building successful international partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

  • Contact: Jonathan Grimes - jgrimes@languagebusiness. co. uk
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The Language Business

Contact Details:

The Language Business Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace French speaking International Sales Executive

Fluent French
B2B International Sales
Business Development
Negotiation Skills
Relationship-Building Skills
Sales Target Achievement
Market Research