French speaking Sales Account Manager (Oil & Gas)

Language Matters; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic French-speaking Sales Account Manager to cover maternity leave in Southampton. This role involves managing key accounts, generating new leads, and ensuring exceptional client service in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in account management, with proficiency in French and experience in the environmental services sector. Join a team that values proactive communication and organizational skills, and make a significant impact during this maternity cover contract.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French with experience in account management.
• Background in oil & gas or environmental services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key accounts and find new leads.
• Act as the primary contact for inbound sales inquiries.

Skills

French proficiency

Account management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

Are you a dynamic French speaking Sales Account Manager with a passion for the oil and gas industry? Our Southampton-based client is seeking a talented individual to join their team for a maternity cover contract from 6 to 12 months, ensuring seamless continuity and exceptional client service. Our client specializes in preparing companies to effectively manage and respond to oil spill incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and maintain relationships with selected key and non-key accounts.
2. Find new leads and win work.
3. Set up and run client meetings.
4. Act as the primary point of contact for inbound sales enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
5. Maintain accurate CRM records for assigned accounts and leads.

Profile Requirements:

1. Proficiency in French (spoken and written).
2. Experience in the oil & gas or environmental services sector.
3. Account management experience in a customer-facing role.
4. Ideally sales experience/market knowledge in West Africa.
5. Good organisational and communication skills.
6. Confidence using CRM systems.
7. Ability to manage workload independently and escalate as needed.

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne. Languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.