French speaking Business Development Manager

TieTalent; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a French-speaking Business Development Manager to drive sales and marketing efforts in Sittingbourne. The role involves managing customer relationships, analyzing market data, and participating in international travel. Ideal candidates will possess strong business acumen and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) - Essential.
• Previous experience in business-to-business sales and business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage business relationships with export customers.
• Exceed sales and marketing targets by implementing marketing plans.
• Attend exhibitions and participate in international travel.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Presentation

Technical Competence

Job description

About

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking Business Development Manager
Location: Sittingbourne – hybrid (2 days in the office)
Salary: Competitive salary with great benefits
Ref: 172FR

To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection UK website, go to the vacancies page, and search for job reference: 172FR.

The Company

Successful and well-known manufacturer, supplying to a wide range of different industries and countries.

Main duties

1. Develop and manage business relationships with the designated export customer base, while conducting research and identifying marketing opportunities.

The Role

• Exceed company’s sales and marketing targets by implementing agreed marketing plans, training, and monitoring results.
• Gather, analyse, and summarise market data, competition, product performance, and trends.
• Based on your nominated geographical areas, provide the BDM Team Leader with sales budgets and reports to monitor KPIs.
• Hold regular staff meetings to discuss performance and strategies to improve the export business.
• Attend exhibition visits and participate in frequent international travel to visit clients.

The Candidate

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) - Essential.
• Previous experience in business-to-business sales and business development.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of different markets and customers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Technical competence.

Salary: Competitive salary with great benefits.

Additional Information

French Selection is a leading UK-based consultancy specialising in recruiting bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We recruit for German, French, Italian, Spanish, and other language positions such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese, and Arabic.

Location: Sittingbourne, England.

Work Experience

• Business Developer / Sales Development Representative

Languages

• English