French speaking Customer Service Executive - 12 month FTC

Language Business; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Brand discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Gym and fitness discounts

Health & wellbeing perks

Travel perks

Job summary

Language Business in Sunderland is seeking a French-speaking Customer Service Executive to own a portfolio of business accounts and act as the main contact for French-speaking customers. You will ensure a smooth order-to-delivery process and build lasting relationships in a fast-paced international environment.

This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a hybrid working model (4 days in the office) and a salary of £28,000–£30,000 basic, with a discretionary bonus and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French is essential.
• Previous experience in B2B customer service or order management (preferred).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence managing multiple accounts in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills – SAP experience is a big plus.
• A full UK valid visa – must already have the right to live and work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for business customers
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key accounts
• Manage the end-to-end order lifecycle - from placement to fulfilment
• Organise and track orders, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Coordinate stock allocation, logistics, and distribution centre requirements
• Provide regular updates to customers, resolving issues proactively
• Process order changes, cancellations, credits, debits, returns, and value-added services

Skills

French language

B2B customer service

Account management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

SAP

Job description

French speaking Customer Service Executive - 12 month FTC (materntiy cover)

• Location: Sunderland, north East England (Hybrid - 4 days a week in the office)
• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 basic + bonus + excellent benefits
• Languages: Fluent in French

The Company

Our client is a leading international leisure brand, with products recognised and loved across the globe. With strong growth across Europe, they are expanding their team and seeking a talented Spanish Speaking Customer Operations Executive to play a key role in their success.

The Role

As the French speaking Customer Service Executive, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of business accounts and brands, acting as the main point of contact for French speaking customers. You’ll ensure a smooth order-to-delivery process while building strong, long-term relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, customer-focused professional to develop their career in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for business customers
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key accounts
• Manage the end-to-end order lifecycle - from placement to fulfilment
• Organise and track orders, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Coordinate stock allocation, logistics, and distribution centre requirements
• Provide regular updates to customers, resolving issues proactively
• Process order changes, cancellations, credits, debits, returns, and value-added services

Candidate Profile

• Fluency in French is essential
• Previous experience in B2B customer service or order management (preferred)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Confidence managing multiple accounts in a fast-paced environment
• Good IT skills - SAP experience is a big plus
• A full UK valid visa – must already have the right to live and work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

£28,000 - £30,000 basic + discretionary bonus

• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy more
• Brand discounts
• Family-friendly benefits
• Gym and fitness discounts,
• Health & wellbeing perks
• Travel perks - season ticket loan, cycle to work, electric car scheme