French speaking International Sales Executive

  • Job Reference: P93445
  • Date Posted: 7 July 2026
  • Recruiter: The Language Business
  • Location: London
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £35,000 to £45,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Excellent benefits
  • Sector: 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

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 b2b 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 b2b 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 - jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk