French-speaking Sales and Marketing Manager (Richmond, UK)

Approach People; Richmond; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

22 days annual leave + French holidays

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment client is seeking a Sales & Marketing Manager for France to develop the local market from the UK base. The role combines sales, business development, product promotion and marketing with significant autonomy.

You will identify opportunities in France, manage the full sales cycle, present software solutions, promote training programmes and collaborate with international teams to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development or marketing within a technical or software environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Commercially confident with a proactive, self-starting approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities across France.
• Manage prospects and leads through multiple channels and the full sales cycle.
• Present and demonstrate software solutions to prospective customers and partners.
• Develop relationships with existing clients and drive upgrades and cross-selling opportunities.
• Promote and sell training programmes alongside software solutions.
• Contribute to local sales and marketing initiatives and product launches.
• Work closely with international teams to coordinate promotional activities.
• Identify market opportunities and develop targeted approaches to win new business.
• Act as a knowledgeable and credible ambassador for the company’s products.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing

Business development

French language

English language

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM software

PowerPoint

Job description

Sales & Marketing Manager – France (UK-based)

Our client is an established international provider of data analytics, statistical and forecasting software, complemented by professional training and consulting services. Their solutions support organisations across a wide range of sectors where data-driven decision-making is critical.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager for France to develop the local market, generate new business and support the growth of existing accounts. This is a hands‑on role combining sales, business development, product promotion and marketing, with significant autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities across France.


• Manage prospects and leads through multiple channels and the full sales cycle.


• Present and demonstrate software solutions to prospective customers and partners.


• Develop relationships with existing clients and drive upgrades and cross‑selling opportunities.


• Promote and sell training programmes alongside software solutions.


• Contribute to local sales and marketing initiatives and product launches.


• Work closely with international teams to coordinate promotional activities.


• Identify market opportunities and develop targeted approaches to win new business.


• Act as a knowledgeable and credible ambassador for the company’s products.

Profile

Our client is seeking a self‑motivated, commercially minded professional with an interest in technology and software. The ideal candidate will combine strong communication skills with a proactive approach to business development and the ability to work independently.

Key Requirements

• Experience in sales, business development or marketing, ideally within a technical or software environment.


• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.


• Commercially confident with a proactive, self-starting approach.


• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.


• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.


• Comfortable presenting technical products to customers and prospects.


• Fluent French and strong English communication skills.


• Willingness to travel within France as required.

Additional Information

• Location: Richmond, UK withno WFH policy in place.


• Contract: Permanent.


• Compensation: Up to €35,000, depending on experience.


• Benefits: 22 days’ annual leave plus French public holidays, an additional day off for your birthday, and a pension scheme.