French speaking Sales Executive

French Speaking Sales Executive Location Birmingham, West Midlands - office based 5 days a week / flexible work hours! Language Requirements Fluency in French is essential About the Company Our client is a global distribution company of precise engineering equipment and accessories. The Role They now wish to hire a French Speaking Sales Executive to manage and grow their sales activity into the French speaking countries of Europe. Key responsibilities include: • Introducing new business from prospective accounts and regenerating business from old accounts • Build long term customer relationships. • Ensuring KPI’s are achieved including sales target, calls, new accounts and visits • Attending exhibitions and visiting customers as required • Assisting in developing the sales and marketing strategy to include advertising and promotion. • Generating new business within your assigned area and within the sectors and on the terms specified by the business. • Ensuring business is at or above the company’s minimum approved margins Candidate Profile: • Fluent French and English is essential • Previous sales experience - any sectors - is preferred • A completive and target focused, winning mentality! • Be confident to cold call new clients to introduce the company • Full valid driving licence is essential for client visits in Europe and travel to company office • Full valid visa to work in the UK without restriction Salary & Benefits: 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 To be considered for this role, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes