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Posted 21 July, 2026

French speaking Sales Executive

The Language Business - Language Recruitment Specialists
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

French Speaking Sales Executive

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Location

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

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Language Requirements

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Fluency in French is essential

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About the Company

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

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The Role

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

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Key responsibilities include:

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

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

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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

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