French speaking Sales Manager (Packaging sector)

French Selection (FS); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Job summary

French Selection (FS) in London is seeking a French-speaking Sales Manager in the packaging sector for a maternity cover with potential to become permanent. The role is based in North West London with hybrid work 2–3 days a week in the office and involves driving new business and managing key accounts.

You will identify and engage with senior decision-makers, develop a strong pipeline, and present tailored proposals to demonstrate value. Travel to designated markets will be required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French (written and spoken) essential.
• Experience in a B2B sales environment desired.
• Background in packaging sector preferred.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel to designated markets.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business by identifying prospective customers and decision-makers.
• Build a sustainable pipeline and convert opportunities into long-term customers.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and identify growth opportunities.
• Present tailored solutions and commercial proposals with clear value.
• Own the sales cycle from first contact to negotiation and onboarding.
• Grow existing business by increasing customer spend and expanding strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand and deliver customer requirements.
• Monitor industry developments and market needs to spot opportunities.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in Spanish

B2B sales experience

Negotiation skills

Willing to travel

Job description

London

Ref: 4340SF1

Company Profile

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

Responsibilities

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

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.

Candidate's Profile

• 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

Salary

Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience plus commission