Sales and Account Coordinator - French Speaking

French Selection; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Sales and Account Coordinator who is fluent in French. This role involves supporting the International Sales Manager, managing accounts across Western Europe, and developing new business opportunities. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work model, with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French to business level is essential; German highly desirable.
• Previous sales experience is not essential.
• Must be a driver and car owner.

Responsibilities

• Support the International Sales Manager.
• Manage and grow existing smaller accounts.
• Prepare accurate sales reports for the sales team.
• Represent the company at trade shows.

Skills

Fluency in French

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Sales and Account Coordinator (French Speaking) – Location: Peterborough. Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office. Salary: Competitive. Ref: 795NO.

To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, and search job reference: 795NO.

The company

An established international business with a strong presence across Europe and beyond.

Main duties

To support the International Sales Manager and manage smaller accounts across Western Europe while developing new business opportunities.

The role

• Support the International Sales Manager based in Spain, acting as the UK point of contact for Western European accounts
• Manage and grow existing smaller accounts and assist with larger customers in France, Germany, and Italy
• Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and retention; focus is on account management and development
• Limited cold calling
• Assist with market research and competitor insights to support strategic planning
• Prepare accurate sales reports and updates for the wider sales team
• Represent the company at trade shows and travel to see key customers in Europe throughout the year
• Work closely with the customer service and sales support teams to ensure smooth operations

The candidate

• Fluency in French to business level is essential; German is highly desirable, additional fluency in Spanish advantageous
• Previous sales experience is not essential; open entry-level candidate or graduate looking to develop their international sales career
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised and proactive, with good attention to detail
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Willingness to travel for events and customer meetings
• Must be a driver and car owner, as the location is not well-served by public transport
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship is available

Salary

Competitive salary and benefits package.

French Selection, a leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business. We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish-speaking positions, and also recruit for languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese, and Arabic.