Business Development Executive - French Speaking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly sales bonus

Annual performance bonus

Company pension

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Company events

Job summary

Brellis Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Business Development Executive in Warwickshire to sell into French retail markets. You will manage wholesale customers, build strong relationships with buyers and retailers, and actively pursue new stockists to keep a healthy pipeline.

The role combines account management with new business development, supports a growing family-run brand, and offers a base salary of £30,000-£35,000 plus monthly and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in B2B wholesale sales.
• Experience in account management.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• French-speaking or fluent in French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of wholesale customers as the main point of contact.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with buyers, store owners and retail partners.
• Grow accounts through range reviews, seasonal planning, new product introductions and tailored recommendations.
• Convert warm leads from trade shows, inbound enquiries and CRM data into active wholesale accounts.
• Research and approach new stockists across UK and international markets.
• Create conversations and qualified opportunities through phone and email outreach.
• Follow opportunities through from first contact to order and ongoing account development.
• Represent the brand at UK trade shows and international exhibitions, with thorough follow-up after each event.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline in the CRM with clear next actions and follow-up dates.

Skills

Wholesale sales

Account management

New business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

CRM usage

Telephone sales

Tools

Pipedrive

CRM systems

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