Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive

Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive

Location
Birmingham, UK


Languages
Portuguese and English 


The Opportunity
We are hiring for a Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive to join a global manufacturing and export company based in Birmingham. In this exciting role, you will work with clients and distributors from Brazil, driving new business and building long-term commercial partnerships.


Job Responsibilities of the Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive

• Develop new business opportunities across Brazil
• Identify new sales prospects: markets, clients, projects and accreditations
• Manage the full sales cycle — from enquiry and lead generation through to order negotiation and shipment
• Maintain relationships through regular calls, emails, MS Teams meetings and quarterly international visits or exhibitions
• Manage and develop underperforming accounts within Brazil
• Create daily call plans and consistently meet sales KPIs
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer service

Candidate Profile

• Fluency in Portuguese (Brazilian) and English
• Experience in Business Development, Sales Executive or Account Management
• Proven B2B sales experience relating to Brazil
• Ideally educated to Degree / HND level or equivalent
• Strong negotiation, communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, tenacious and results-driven

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: £33,000 – £38,000 + commission
• 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career growth in a global business with international exposure

How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to:
Contact: Jonathan Grimes - jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk