French Speaking Business Development Executive
FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
French Speaking Business Development Executive
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum plus commission
Ref: 51206FR
To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, and search job reference: 51206FR
The company:
A well-established UK-based manufacturing company supplying components to high-performance industries such as oil & gas, defence, and nuclear, with a strong track record of growth and investment.
Main duties:
You will be driving sales growth by managing existing accounts and developing new business within French-speaking markets.
The role:
- Manage and develop relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to grow accounts
- Generate new business by prospecting, contacting, and converting potential clients in designated markets
- Achieve sales targets and KPIs, including calls, visits, and new account acquisition
- Maintain accurate records using CRM systems, including call reports, order tracking, and pipeline updates
- Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry exhibitions to promote products and services
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing, resolve customer issues, and support overall sales strategy
The candidate:
- Fluent French language skills, both written and spoken
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for sales
- Self-motivated with the drive and determination to achieve targets
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using CRM systems (preferred)
The salary: Up to £35,000 per annum plus commission
French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.