French speaking International Sales Manager

French Selection (FS); Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

French Selection (FS) is recruiting a French-speaking Regional/International Sales Manager based in Newbury, Berkshire. The role combines regional revenue growth with hands-on deal-making and travel to international markets.

You will identify opportunities, manage the full sales cycle, and build a strong pipeline to drive revenue while maintaining key client relationships. The position is hybrid, with office days after training.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English in writing and speaking
• Proven experience in B2B Sales or Business Development
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Understanding of international shipping and trade processes
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of sales and increase revenue across the region
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities, lead negotiations and close deals
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to final delivery
• Develop strong pipeline of new business to grow customer base and increase revenue
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop accounts further to increase sales
• Create and deliver strategic sales plans for the region to achieve growth targets
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs and suggest changes or new products accordingly
• Regular international travel required (up to 30% of the time)

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

B2B Sales

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking Regional/International Sales Manager

Location: Newbury - Berkshire

West of London near Reading, Swindon, Basingstoke, Oxford, etc.

Hybrid work 3 days a week in the office after training

Salary: up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience, plus bonus

Ref: 8249FS

Website: www.french-selection.co.uk

A well-established, B2B trading company specialising in the sourcing and supply of materials across global markets.

Main duties:

To take ownership of sales and increase revenue across the region

The role:

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities, lead negotiations and close deals
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to final delivery
• Develop strong pipeline of new business to grow customer base and increase revenue
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop accounts further to increase sales
• Create and deliver strategic sales plans for the region to achieve growth targets
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs and suggest changes or new products accordingly
• Regular international travel required (up to 30% of the time)

The candidate:

• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken) – Essential
• Proven experience in B2B Sales or Business Development – Essential
• A strong understanding of international shipping operations and trade-related financial processes
• Knowledge of commodity trading and/or international trade would be an advantage
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive, confident and dynamic personality
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• IT literate and confident

The salary: up to £55,000 per annum plus bonus