French Speaking Sales Executive

Advertised by Language Business

Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Salary
£35,000 - £50,000 a year Excellent
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Sales
Posted
6 October 2026
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Job description

Full job description

French Speaking Sales Executive

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands - office based 5 days a week / flexible work hours!

Language Requirements

Fluency in French is essential

About the Company

Our client is a global distribution company of precise engineering equipment and accessories.

The Role

They now wish to hire a French Speaking Sales Executive to manage and grow their sales activity into the French speaking countries of Europe.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Introducing new business from prospective accounts and regenerating business from old accounts
  • Build long term customer relationships.
  • Ensuring KPI’s are achieved including sales target, calls, new accounts and visits
  • Attending exhibitions and visiting customers as required
  • Assisting in developing the sales and marketing strategy to include advertising and promotion.
  • Generating new business within your assigned area and within the sectors and on the terms specified by the business.
  • Ensuring business is at or above the company’s minimum approved margins

Candidate Profile:

  • Fluent French and English is essential
  • Previous sales experience - any sectors - is preferred
  • A completive and target focused, winning mentality!
  • Be confident to cold call new clients to introduce the company
  • Full valid driving licence is essential for client visits in Europe and travel to company office
  • Full valid visa to work in the UK without restriction

Salary & Benefits:

Excellent basic salary oc £30,000 - £35,000 + generous commission scheme. Benefits include pension scheme, Employee Assistant Program (EAP system) and Flexible Working/Core Hours

To be considered for this role, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes

Reference 225694013

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