French speaking Export Sales Executive

  • Job Reference: P912217
  • Date Posted: 5 November 2025
  • Recruiter: The Language Business
  • Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £34,000 to £36,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Excellent benefits
  • Sector: Customer Service, Sales
  • Language(s): French
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Jonathan Grimes
  • Email: jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk
  • Telephone: 07902 635305
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Job Description

Location
Blackburn, Lancashire ( Hybrid Working (1 day a week from home + flexible working ) 


Language requirements for the job
Fluent in French and English 


About the Company
Our client is a long standing and hugely successful manufacturing company, exporting successfully across the  world into a range  of business sectors. 


The Role
To join their international export sales team, they wish to hire a French speaking Export Sales Executive. Supporting business clients from the French speaking countries of Europe, you job will concentrate building successful export sales relationships and providing an excellent service to your customers. 

Your typical job responsibilities will include: 


  • Taking responsibility of your own portfolio of customers, providing a professional and efficient service
  • Building relationships with existing customers whilst identifying opportunities for new business development
  • Using high attention to detail and an organised approach to ensure orders are processed and delivered OTIF
  • Using expert product knowledge to handle customer enquiries and complaints to full resolution
  • Liaising with internal departments and external companies to ensure a smooth sales process
  • Ensuring all sales documentation, including export/customs paperwork, is completed accurately

Candidate Profile, Skills and Background

  • Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)
  • Ideally a knowledge of international trade and export documentation
  • An ability to identify sales opportunities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Professional and personable style to develop strong customer relationships
  • Have initiative and independent work skills
  • SAP Experience is an advantage (not essential as training will be provided) 

Salary & Benefits

£34,000 - £36,000 per year.  Excellent benefits include: 

  • Free Bupa Private Healthcare
  • Free access to Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing
  • Dental and Optical Healthcare Programme
  • Aviva Pension Scheme with +2% company contributions upto 10%
  • Life Assurance of 4x salary
  • Monthly Workplace Yoga Sessions
  • Christmas Savings Scheme

 

How to Apply

 
Send your CV and cover letter to:
Jonathan Grimes – jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk