Business Development Representative

EA First; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a French Speaking Business Development Representative in the United Kingdom. This role combines outbound business development with sales support, requiring a strong track record in sales. The candidate must be fluent in French and skilled in CRM systems. The position offers a base salary of £40,000 and a performance-linked bonus, alongside a hybrid working model. Ideal for motivated individuals who excel in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity linked to performance

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales or Business Development with a strong outbound focus.
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and qualify new business opportunities.
• Qualify inbound leads using BANT criteria.
• Support Field Sales Representatives with opportunity administration.

Skills

Outbound business development

Communication skills

Fluent French

CRM systems

Organizational skills

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We're exclusively recruiting a French Speaking Business Development Representative to join a growing commercial team within a technology-led environment. This role offers a strong balance of outbound business development and hands-on sales support, working closely with experienced Field Sales Representatives to drive new revenue and build a healthy sales pipeline.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys proactive prospecting, structured sales processes, and exposure to the full sales cycle in a fast-paced, professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and qualify new business opportunities through outbound calling, email outreach, and social selling
• Qualify inbound leads using BANT criteria (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline)
• Run discovery calls to understand prospect needs and identify potential opportunities
• Book high-quality first meetings and demonstrations for Field Sales Representatives
• Accurately track all activity and lead progression within the CRM

Sales & Pipeline Support

• Support Field Sales Representatives with opportunity administration and CRM updates
• Coordinate proposals, quotes, and contract documentation with internal stakeholders
• Produce pipeline and activity reports to support forecasting and performance tracking
• Prepare sales presentations and client-facing materials

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales, Business Development, or Sales Development with a strong outbound focus
• A consistent track record of meeting or exceeding targets
• Strong communication skills with confidence on the phone and in writing
• Fluent French (spoken and written) is essential
• Comfortable working with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated with a proactive and resilient approach

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting Field Sales teams
• Exposure to sales or marketing engagement platforms

Compensation & Benefits

• 40,000 base salary
• Bonus opportunity linked to performance
• Hybrid working model (up to 2 days per week in the office)
• A role with genuine exposure to pipeline generation and sales operations

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.