French speaking Sales Manager - Packaging

French Selection; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer seeks a French speaking Sales Manager based in Wolverhampton. The role involves managing key accounts and developing new business in France, necessitating fluency in both English and French. Successful candidates will have sales experience in flexible packaging and must be self-driven with strong relationship management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus bonuses and a company car. This opportunity is ideal for a dynamic, team-oriented professional eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and French to business level (written and spoken).
• Experience in the sales of flexible packaging products.
• Self-driven, responsible for growing sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing key accounts across France.
• Generate and qualify leads, converting them into long-term customers.
• Conduct regular client visits to build and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Sales experience

Self-driven

Dynamic personality

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION UK

French speaking Sales Manager (Packaging)
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: 50,000 plus bonus plus car
Ref: 742PK1

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 742PK1

The company: Leading packaging manufacturer serving a range of sectors such as FMCG, food and drinks, HORECA, Agriculture, Industrial manufacturing, Logistics, Medical

Main duties:
To cover existing key accounts and new business in France

The role:
- Develop new business and manage existing key accounts across France.
- Generate and qualify leads, converting them into long-term customers.
- Liaise with factories on pricing, testing, and margins.
- Coordinate with product managers and sales teams to ensure seamless customer support.
- Process purchase orders and track progress with customer service.
- Conduct regular client visits to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Analyse market data, recommend pricing strategies, and monitor sales forecasts.
- Support marketing expansion plans and contribute to competitive market analysis.
- Share product knowledge with the sales team and stay updated on packaging trends.

The candidate:
- Fluent in English and French to business level (written and spoken)
- Additional European languages such as Dutch, German, Spanish or Italian - Advantageous
- Experience in the sales of flexible packaging products for the Food and catering, industrial, agricultural, and Hygiene sectors
- Self-driven, have the self-initiative, and responsible for growing the sales of packaging products in the region responsible for.
- Team player, dynamic, flexible, and adaptable to changes are key elements for success.
- Able to travel to France on a regular basis - driving licence required

The salary: 50,000 plus bonus plus car

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.