Ontap
Ontap Job Search
UK jobs • Updated daily • No signup required

French speaking International Sales Executive

Recruiter
The Language Business - Language Recruitment Specialists
Location
Not Specified
Salary
£35,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
1 September 2026
Apply Now

Job description

LANGUAGES

French

LOCATION

Central London, hybrid

THE COMPANY

Our client is an international manufacturer of well designed and branded industrial equipment and utilities.

THE JOB

In order to develop international sales into France, they wish to recruit a French speaking International Sales Executive. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing existing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth across French speaking b 2b markets and other international territories.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, develop, and win new export business opportunities
Manage relationships with distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and buying groups
Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing with professional buyers.
Deliver sales growth against agreed targets and KPIs.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
Develop strategic sales plans for assigned territories.
Attend international trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings.
Prepare sales forecasts and pipeline reports.
Work closely with marketing, operations, and customer service teams
Manage key accounts and build long-term customer partnerships.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND PROFILE

Fluent French
Proven experience in b 2b international sales or business development.
Experience selling to buyers, governments, local councils, purchasing managers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, or key accounts is a preference.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Experience managing international markets and export channels
Commercially astute with strong business development capabilities.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary c£35,000 plus performance-based bonus.
International career development opportunities.
Supportive and ambitious team environment.
Opportunity to influence business growth and strategy.

APPLY NOW

If you are a motivated French speaking Sales Executive who thrives on winning new business, developing key accounts, and building successful international partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: Jonathan Grimes

Apply Now