Business Development Representative - Bilingual (English & French)

FE fundinfo; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management technology firm based in the UK seeks a Business Development Representative (BDR) to drive new business opportunities through proactive outreach. Candidates must be fluent in English and French and possess excellent communication skills. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid work options. Key benefits include 25 annual leave days, private medical insurance, and sponsored learning programs.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave with an option to buy 5 extra days

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Sponsored learning and development

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Bike to Work scheme

Eye care and flu jab services

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage and persuade customers over the phone.
• Natural drive to overachieve and motivation despite setbacks.
• Attention to detail and resilience in handling rejection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct calls to potential customers to promote and sell our products/services.
• Generate leads, schedule calls, and meetings.
• Deliver compelling sales pitches tailored to different clients.
• Meet and exceed scheduling targets and KPIs.
• Handle customer queries and objections confidently.
• Update customer information in the CRM.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Proficient with computers and CRM software

Tools

CRM software

Job description

This role requires fluency in English and French.

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role that will challenge and reward you? Join us as a Business Development Representative (BDR) and be at the forefront of our growth strategy, driving new business opportunities through proactive outreach.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with potential clients, generate leads, and book meetings for our sales team. You’ll be part of a vibrant team, working closely with sales and marketing to achieve ambitious targets. This is your chance to grow your career, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that values your contributions.

Responsibilities

• Conducting calls to potential customers to promote and sell our products/services.
• Proactively generating leads, scheduling calls, and meetings.
• Delivering compelling sales pitches, tailoring messages to different clients.
• Consistently meeting and exceeding meeting scheduling targets and KPIs set by the BDR Director.
• Handling customer queries and objections with confidence, aiming to convert leads into qualified opportunities.
• Inputting and updating customer information in the CRM as required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and French.
• You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and persuade customers over the phone.
• You will have strong negotiation skills and the resilience to handle rejection.
• You should possess a natural drive to overachieve and find motivation despite setbacks.
• You need to have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• You will benefit from being proficient with computers and CRM software.

FE fundinfo is a leading investment management technology and data company connecting asset managers to distributors in the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific. We are proud of our vast, diverse, and highly skilled team, who help to make our industry Better Connected and Better Informed.

At FE fundinfo, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer flexible hours, hybrid work options, and regular team events to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to continuous learning means you’ll have access to various learning opportunities and career development programs.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days each year.
• Benefit from enhanced paternity, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Secure your future with our pension scheme.
• Advance your career with sponsored learning and development, including formal qualifications.
• Private medical insurance as employee wellbeing matters
• Stay fit with discounted gym memberships.
• Take advantage of the Bike to Work scheme for eco-friendly commuting.
• Keep your eyes sharp with eye care and flu jab services.

Apply now and we'll aim to get back to you with feedback within 5 working days.