Portuguese Speaking Business Development Executive

Language Business; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing and export company in Birmingham is seeking a Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive to drive new business in Brazil. The ideal candidate will have proven B2B sales experience and be fluent in Portuguese and English. Responsibilities include identifying sales prospects and managing the full sales cycle. A competitive base salary of £33,000 - £38,000 plus commission is offered, along with various benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career growth in a global business

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Portuguese (Brazilian) and English is essential.
• Proven experience in B2B sales relating to Brazil is required.
• Candidates should possess strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across Brazil.
• Identify new sales prospects: markets, clients, and projects.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to order negotiation and shipment.

Skills

Fluency in Portuguese (Brazilian)

Experience in Business Development

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Degree / HND or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive

Location

Birmingham, UK

Languages

Portuguese and English

The Opportunity

We are hiring for a Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive to join a global manufacturing and export company based in Birmingham. In this exciting role, you will work with clients and distributors from Brazil, driving new business and building long-term commercial partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across Brazil
• Identify new sales prospects: markets, clients, projects and accreditations
• Manage the full sales cycle — from enquiry and lead generation through to order negotiation and shipment
• Maintain relationships through regular calls, emails, MS Teams meetings and quarterly international visits or exhibitions
• Manage and develop underperforming accounts within Brazil
• Create daily call plans and consistently meet sales KPIs
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer service

Candidate Profile

• Fluency in Portuguese (Brazilian) and English
• Experience in Business Development, Sales Executive or Account Management
• Proven B2B sales experience relating to Brazil
• Ideally educated to Degree / HND level or equivalent
• Strong negotiation, communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, tenacious and results-driven

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: £33,000 - £38,000 + commission (£50,000 OTE)
• 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career growth in a global business with international exposure

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to:

Contact: Jonathan Grimes