French Business Development

The Pilot Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in electrical components is seeking a French Sales Executive to generate new business in the French market. Responsibilities include identifying potential suppliers and making B2B calls. This role demands resilience and excellent communication skills, offering strong training and mentorship. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a team. Competitive salary and commission structure are offered along with generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance x 4 of your salary

Health Shield – Cash plan, Employee Assistance Program, My GP anytime

Free parking – first come first serve basis

Annual Events including Christmas & Summer Party / Team Lunches

Qualifications

• Must have business-level French speaking skills.
• Experience in sales is not required, but a proactive attitude is essential.
• Strong communication and analysis skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in the French market.
• Research and identify potential suppliers.
• Make business-to-business calls and follow up on leads.
• Develop strategies for building strong customer relationships.

Skills

French speaking to a business level

Resilient

Cold Calling - Client Prospecting

Good rapport building

Confident at speaking to new potential customers

Self-motivated

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

The Pilot Group (French Sales Executive)

£27,000 + monthly commission

ESL connects the demand and supply of electrical components. As the world shifts to a more electric future, ESL helps customers procure their needs in this space by thinking and operating differently.

The company joins supply chains together in a simple and easy-to-deliver way. We operate globally offering fast deliveries and making things easy both for our customers and our suppliers, developing long-term relationships with them.

ESL is headquartered in Manchester and operates with a strong international presence. It was founded by two female entrepreneurs 19 years ago (both are still in the business), and the company has 75 amazing people with brilliant skills.

What will you be doing as a French Sales Business Development Executive?

As a French Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for generating new business in the French market. This involves researching and identifying potential suppliers, making business-to-business calls, and following up on leads to buy ESL's electrical products. You will organise your own call plan, set and achieve targets, and develop strategies to build strong business relationships. This role requires excellent communication skills, resilience, and a proactive attitude. You will work closely with a business development manager and sales team, team leaders and receive comprehensive training and mentorship to help you succeed.

Our training plan is second to none, we will share experience from people who have been in the business for years and our Sales Leader will be your mentor and will guide you through the full sales process. You will learn by doing so you don't need any previous sales experience, just the resilience and drive to accept a challenging role and win new customers! You will be target driven and you will be motivated by getting a yes or a sale from a potential customer. Your ultimate goal will be to build enough new customer relationships to sustain your commission and revenue targets, which we expect will take up to 12 months.

French Business Development Executive Essential Skills:

• French speaking to a business level
• Resilient
• Cold Calling - Client Prospecting
• Good rapport building
• Confident at speaking to new potential customers on the telephone
• Happy to work on your own or as part of a small team.
• Responsible, conscientious, and self-motivated
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to analyse information
• Attention to Detail
• Fast learner to pick up a bespoke system

Benefits

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance x 4 of your salary
• Health Shield – Cash plan, Employee Assistance Program, My GP anytime.
• Metro Money
• Location close to Manchester City Centre
• Free parking – first come first serve basis
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Annual Events including Christmas & Summer Party / Team Lunches

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