Account Manager - French Speaking

CCA Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

European travel

Excellent benefits package

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

CCA Recruitment Group in Manchester is seeking a French-speaking Account Manager to manage multinational client relationships across Europe. Reporting to the Global Account Director, you will develop regional account plans and drive commercial performance in a hybrid role with two days remote.

You will build strong client partnerships, lead end-to-end projects, mentor junior team members and travel regularly to France and other European countries to deliver exceptional service and sustained

Qualifications

• Proven B2B account management experience.
• Fluent in English and French, written and spoken.
• Strong track record of growing client relationships.
• Commercial acumen with revenue and pricing focus.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Leadership experience or potential to mentor others.
• Willingness to travel across Europe, including France.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client strategies and regional account plans.
• Develop deep understanding of client priorities and challenges.
• Identify opportunities for growth and added value.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery across functions.
• Coordinate internal teams to meet milestones.
• Support forecasting and business planning activities.
• Coach and mentor Account Executives.

Skills

B2B account management

Client development

Project management

Leadership potential

French language

English language

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Job description

French Speaking Account Manager

Location: Manchester

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + OTE £57,000 - £62,000

Working Pattern: Hybrid working (2 days remote)

Benefits: Excellent benefits package

Travel: Regular European travel, with France expected approximately once per month

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded French Speaking Account Manager to manage and develop key multinational client relationships across Europe. Reporting to the Global Account Director, you will be responsible for bringing account strategies to life across the region, building strong client relationships, developing clear account plans, and working collaboratively across the business to deliver exceptional service, commercial performance and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Client Strategy & Growth

• Deliver agreed client strategies and roadmaps through clear regional account plans.
• Develop a deep understanding of client businesses, priorities and challenges.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, innovation and added value.
• Track progress against objectives and ensure actions are successfully delivered.

Commercial Performance

• Take ownership of account performance against revenue, margin and profitability targets.
• Analyse commercial data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Support forecasting and business planning activities.
• Drive improvements in margin, efficiency and overall client value.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Resolve issues quickly and proactively.
• Continuously enhance client satisfaction, retention and overall experience.

Operational & Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring client expectations are exceeded.
• Manage projects from initial brief through to completion.
• Coordinate internal teams, resources, milestones and deadlines.
• Work closely with sales, creative, sourcing, operations, technology and finance teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks before they impact delivery.

Team Leadership & Development

• Coach, mentor and support Account Executives and developing team members.
• Help build capability across the wider support team.
• Encourage a culture of ownership, accountability and excellent client service.

About You

• Proven B2B account management or client development experience within a fast-paced environment.
• Professional fluency in both English and French, written and spoken.
• A strong track record of building, managing and growing client relationships.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing revenue, margin and pricing performance.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams to deliver successful client outcomes.
• Leadership experience or clear potential to develop and mentor others.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership and drive results.
• Willingness to travel across Europe, including regular trips to France.

What’s On Offer?

• The opportunity to work with globally recognised brands across Europe.
• Significant ownership and autonomy within a strategic account management role.
• Exposure to international clients and projects.
• The chance to build long-term client partnerships and drive commercial growth.
• Excellent career progression opportunities into broader account leadership positions.
• Competitive salary, bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're a French-speaking Account Manager who thrives on building client relationships, driving commercial success and delivering outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you.