The Language Business - Language Recruitment Specialists
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
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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