Business Development Executive - French Speaking

Brellis Recruitment; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Annual bonus

Pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Company events

Supportive working environment

Job summary

We are recruiting on behalf of an award-winning UK design and lifestyle brand based in Warwickshire. This is a hands-on commercial role combining account management with proactive new business development, managing wholesale customers and building lasting relationships with buyers and retail partners.

The role involves growing accounts, converting warm leads, and representing the brand at trade shows in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in sales, with around 2 years in account management preferred.
• Proactive new business mindset with ability to research prospects, make calls and pursue opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills with a confident telephone manner.
• Commercially minded, self-motivated and comfortable working to sales targets.
• Organised and disciplined in managing a busy pipeline and follow-up activity.
• Good IT skills including CRM systems and Microsoft Excel/Outlook; Pipedrive experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to UK trade shows and occasionally internationally.
• Own transport required due to office location.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of wholesale customers as their main point of contact
• Building strong, long-term relationships with buyers, store owners and retail partners
• Growing accounts through range reviews, seasonal planning, new product introductions and tailored recommendations
• Converting warm leads from trade shows, inbound enquiries and CRM data into active wholesale accounts
• Researching and approaching new stockists across UK and international markets
• Creating conversations and qualified opportunities through consistent phone and email outreach
• Following opportunities through from first contact to order and ongoing account development
• Representing the brand at UK trade shows and international exhibitions, with thorough follow-up after each event
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date pipeline in Pipedrive with clear next actions and follow-up dates

Skills

Sales

Account management

New business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

CRM systems

Telephone outreach

Target-driven

Travel readiness

Tools

Pipedrive

CRM software

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Business Development Executive (French Speaking selling into French retail markets) | Warwickshire | £30,000 - £35,000 + Monthly & Annual Bonus

We are recruiting on behalf of an award-winning UK design and lifestyle brand based in Warwickshire. With products sold across more than 20 countries through independent retailers, concept stores, museum and gallery shops and department stores, this is a growing, family-run business with a distinctive product range and a strong reputation for quality.

The Sales Account Manager Opportunity

This is a hands-on commercial role combining account management with proactive new business development. You will manage a portfolio of wholesale customers, build lasting relationships with buyers and retail partners, and consistently seek out new stockists to keep your pipeline healthy. With an established product range, regular new launches and a clear CRM process behind you, this is a chance to make a real impact within a business that is genuinely growing.

What's on offer

• £30,000 - £35,000 base salary depending on experience
• Monthly sales performance bonus, typically £200 - £1,000 per month
• Annual performance bonus
• OTE £32,400 - £50,000
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking
• Company events and a friendly, supportive working environment

What the Business Development Executive does

• Managing a portfolio of wholesale customers as their main point of contact
• Building strong, long-term relationships with buyers, store owners and retail partners
• Growing accounts through range reviews, seasonal planning, new product introductions and tailored recommendations
• Converting warm leads from trade shows, inbound enquiries and CRM data into active wholesale accounts
• Researching and approaching new stockists across UK and international markets
• Creating conversations and qualified opportunities through consistent phone and email outreach
• Following opportunities through from first contact to order and ongoing account development
• Representing the brand at UK trade shows and international exhibitions, with thorough follow-up after each event
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date pipeline in Pipedrive with clear next actions and follow-up dates

The Business Development Executive we are looking for

• Proven experience in sales or account management, ideally B2B wholesale (minimum 3 years in sales, around 2 years in account management preferred)
• A proactive new business mindset, comfortable researching prospects, making calls and following opportunities through
• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills with a confident telephone manner
• Commercially minded, self-motivated and comfortable working to sales targets
• Organised and disciplined in managing a busy pipeline and follow-up activity
• Good IT skills including CRM systems and Microsoft Excel/Outlook; Pipedrive experience an advantage
• Willingness to travel to UK trade shows and occasionally internationally
• Own transport required due to office location

Keywords: Sales Account Manager, Account Manager, B2B Sales, Business Development Executive, Retail Markets

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent