French speaking Sales, MICE & Events Manager

Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced sales leader to manage a team of 8 in the trade and MICE sectors. The ideal candidate will be fluent in French and English and have over 7 years in sales, particularly in travel or hospitality. This role offers a base salary of £76,000 plus a performance bonus, generous travel benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous travel benefits

Private healthcare insurance

Pension scheme

40% reimbursement of commuting costs

Birthday off and additional holidays

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade/MICE sales, ideally in travel or hospitality.
• Proven experience leading and inspiring a team.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 8 sales professionals.
• Drive revenue and market growth through indirect sales.
• Oversee MICE sales and event production.

Skills

Fluent in both French and English

People management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building abilities

Knowledge of e-distribution channels

Job description

Your responsibilities will include :

Lead and develop a team of 8 sales professionals across trade and MICE channels.

Drive revenue and market growth through indirect sales (travel agencies, consortia, OTAs) and M&E partners.

Develop and execute innovative sales strategies and performance objectives.

Build strong long-term relationships with trade and MICE partners, negotiating commercials and ensuring profitable agreements.

Oversee MICE sales and event production, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with client expectations.

Collaborate closely with internal marketing, finance, and operations teams to achieve business goals.

About you :

Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written).

Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade / MICE sales, ideally within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry.

Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Knowledge of e-distribution channels, OTAs, and digital integration tools.

Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

What’s on offer :

£76,000 base salary + 20% bonus performance based

Generous travel benefits (annual value up to £30k).

Birthday off + half-day on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, in addition to the Bank Holidays

Flexible working : 2 days per week WFH + 1 week remote every 3 months.

Private healthcare insurance.

Pension scheme.

40% reimbursement of commuting costs.

Regular social events and annual Christmas party.

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne.

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