French speaking Sales Manager - Packaging sector

French Selection; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 2-3 days/week

Commission on sales

Job summary

French Selection is recruiting a French-speaking Sales Manager for the packaging sector in North West London. This maternity cover role offers hybrid work with 2–3 days in the office and a salary up to £40,000 plus commission, dependent on experience.

You will drive growth by winning new customers, manage a pipeline, and build long-term relationships while collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions. Travel to designated markets is expected.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French, written and spoken.
• Experience in B2B sales environment.
• Packaging sector experience preferred.
• Willing to travel to designated markets.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying and winning new customers.
• Build a sustainable pipeline and convert prospects.
• Develop trusted client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Present tailored solutions and proposals with clear value.
• Own the sales cycle from first contact to onboarding.
• Grow existing business and strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet customer needs.
• Monitor market developments to identify opportunities.

Skills

French fluency

B2B sales

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking Sales Manager (Packaging sector)

Maternity cover with the potential to become permanent

Location: North West London

Hybrid work 2 - 3 days a week in the office

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience plus commission

Ref: 4340SF1

The company: A fast-growing international packaging company specialising in innovative and customised packaging solutions for brands and manufacturers across the UK and European markets.

Main duties:

• To drive business growth across a designated territory by identifying and winning new customers while developing strong long-term relationships with key decision-makers.

The role:

• Generate new business by identifying and engaging with prospective customers and key decision-makers.
• Build a sustainable pipeline of opportunities and convert prospects into long-term customers.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Present tailored solutions and commercial proposals that demonstrate clear value to customers.
• Own the sales cycle from initial contact through to negotiation, agreement and successful onboarding.
• Grow existing business by identifying opportunities to increase customer spend and develop strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and delivered effectively.
• Stay close to industry developments and customer needs, using market insight to identify new commercial opportunities.

The candidate:

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) essential
• Fluent in Spanish a benefit
• Experience in a B2B sales environment needed
• Background working within the packaging sector preferred
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the confidence to engage with senior decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Able and willing to travel to the designated markets

The salary: up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience plus commission