French Speaking Sales Executive

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