French speaking Export Sales Executive

French Selection UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,750 - 40,250; Full time

Job summary

French Selection UK is seeking a fluent French-speaking Export Sales Executive to drive export sales across Europe from its Sheffield base. You will manage a portfolio of French-speaking clients, win new business, prepare quotations, and negotiate orders while delivering outstanding customer service.

The role involves occasional travel and close collaboration with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery. You'll combine strong language skills with B2B sales experience, a proactive approach, and

Qualifications

• Fluent French and English with excellent written and spoken communication.
• Experience selling to B2B clients and managing accounts.
• Ability to prepare quotations and follow up.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow export sales by managing relationships with French-speaking clients across Europe.
• Grow a portfolio of French-speaking clients across Europe and win new business.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate sales, and convert opportunities into orders.
• Coordinate export orders and work with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Build strong customer relationships by providing excellent service and ongoing support.
• Maintain CRM records and monitor sales activity; support occasional overseas travel.

Skills

Fluent in French and English

B2B sales experience

Account management

Negotiation skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

A growing UK-based manufacturing business supplying specialist products to a wide range of B2B customers across Europe. The company offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop long‑term customer relationships and drive international sales.

French speaking Export Sales Executive
Location: Sheffield
Salary: around £35,000 depending on experience plus bonus
Ref: 5533F

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow export sales by managing relationships with French‑speaking clients, winning new business, and delivering excellent customer service throughout the sales process.

The role

• Manage and grow a portfolio of French‑speaking clients across Europe.
• Develop new business opportunities through proactive sales activity and customer outreach.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate sales, and convert opportunities into orders.
• Coordinate export orders and work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Build strong customer relationships by providing excellent service and ongoing support.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, monitor sales activity, and support occasional overseas travel.

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent in French and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills in both languages.
• Previous B2B sales and account management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and ideally experience preparing and following up quotations.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple customers, orders, and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident using CRM systems and committed to delivering excellent customer service while building long‑term client relationships.

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