Bilingual Sales and Purchasing Executive

French Selection; Honiton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global components distributor is seeking a Bilingual Sales and Purchasing Executive based in Honiton. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing electronic components, building relationships with global manufacturers, and negotiating deals. Essential qualifications include fluency in French, German, or Danish, and previous experience in sales or purchasing. This role offers a hybrid work model and a salary of up to £32,000 per annum, alongside benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work after successful training period

Benefits

Qualifications

• Fluent in either French or German or Danish, both written and spoken.
• Previous sales, purchasing, or trading experience required.
• Background in electronics or components distribution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing and purchasing electronic components.
• Identify and build relationships with global OEM and EMS.
• Negotiate and close purchase deals.

Skills

Fluency in French, German, or Danish

Previous sales experience

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong multitasking abilities

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

Bilingual Sales and Purchasing executive

Location: Honiton

Hybrid work after successful training period

Salary: up to 32,000 per annum OTE plus benefits

Ref: 4271PB

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4271PB

The company

A leading global distributor of components specialising in helping manufacturers providing innovative solutions.

Main duties

An exciting opportunity to play a key role in servicing the global client base and growing the supplier and buyer network within a designated territory.

The role

• Be responsible for sourcing and purchasing large volumes of electronic components and coordinating the resale to existing network of buyers
• Identify, contact, and build relationships with global OEM and EMS
• Negotiate and close purchase deals
• Collaborate with the sales and trading team
• Develop and manage a personal pipeline of purchase opportunities and accounts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, pricing, and supply chain dynamics.
• Ensure accurate documentation, record-keeping, and coordination with internal departments.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication throughout the buying process

The candidate

• Fluent in either French OR German Or Danish (written and spoken) essential
• Open to candidates with fluency in any other European language
• Previous sales, purchasing, or trading experience required
• Background in electronics or components distribution beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to achieve and exceed targets.
• Persistent, motivated with strong multitasking abilities.
• Room for growth and progression

The salary

up to 32,000 per annum OTE plus benefits

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.