French Speaking Export Sales Executive

French Selection; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection in Huntingdon is seeking a French-speaking Export Sales Executive to drive international sales. The role focuses on winning new business and growing existing accounts across European markets, with office-based work in Huntingdon.

You will build relationships with international clients, agree terms, and monitor targets while maintaining CRM records and attending trade shows as required. Fluency in French is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent French (written and spoken) essential.
• Sales experience in B2B or export contexts preferred.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and car ownership required for office location.
• Passport required for travel to international customers.

Responsibilities

• Drive international sales and win new business across European markets.
• Develop and grow existing customer accounts.
• Agree prices, quotes, delivery schedules and terms with customers.
• Build relationships with international clients and buyers.
• Identify new sale opportunities across European markets.
• Maintain CRM records and monitor sales targets.
• Attend occasional trade shows and customer visits.

Skills

Fluent French

Sales experience

Driving license

Car owner

Passport for travel

CRM experience

Tools

CRM

Job description

French Speaking Export Sales Executive

Location: Huntingdon

Fully office based - Office hours either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience

Ref: 304ES

The company:

An established international B2B business specialising in the supply of technical products to a diverse range of industrial and commercial customers worldwide.

Main duties:

Drive international sales, win new business and build valuable relationships with customers across European markets.

The role:

• Develop and win new business
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts
• Agree prices, quotes, delivery schedules and terms with customers
• Build relationships with international clients and buyers
• Identify new sale opportunities across European markets
• Maintain CRM records and monitor sales targets
• Attend occasional trade shows and customer visits

The candidate:

• Fluent French (written and spoken) essential
• Italian language skills would be advantageous but are not essential
• Experience in sales or business development required
• Background knowledge in metals, engineering or industrial products would be advantageous
• Proven track record of winning new customers
• Good IT skills needed
• Must be a car owner with a full, valid UK driving licence due to the location of the office.
• Valid passport needed for travel

The salary: Up to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience