Account Manager - French Speaking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

CCA Recruitment Group is seeking a French-speaking Account Manager to manage multinational client relationships across Europe from Manchester. The role blends relationship management, commercial acumen and hands-on project delivery within a hybrid setup (2 days remote).

You will own account strategies, lead cross‑functional teams, and travel regularly across Europe, including France, to grow revenue and client value.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B account management experience within a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Strong track record of building and growing client relationships.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing revenue and pricing performance.
• Willingness to travel across Europe, including France.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client strategies and roadmaps through regional plans.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Drive revenue, margin and pricing performance for accounts.
• Coach and mentor junior account staff to grow capability.

Skills

B2B account management

Client development

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership potential

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.

This is a highly visible role that combines relationship management, commercial awareness and hands-on project delivery. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of accounts, lead projects, coordinate cross‑functional teams and continually look for ways to add value and drive client success.

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

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• 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.