Sales Specialist - French Speaking

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Specialist fluent in French to join their London office. In this high-profile role, you will drive new business and cross-sell innovative solutions to clients in the financial markets. You will be part of a culturally diverse team, engaging directly with clients and leveraging your negotiation skills to build lasting relationships. With excellent career development opportunities and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for a self-starter eager to make an impact in the financial sector. Join us to contribute to innovative developments and help clients manage credit risk effectively.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Target-based salary and commission

Collaborative team environment

Access to product specialists

Training and skill growth opportunities

Structured working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sales/business development within financial markets.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to articulate product value.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business sales through direct client engagement.
• Collaborate with account managers to cross-sell and develop client relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication in English

Communication in French

Proactivity

Resilience

Job description

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Sales Specialist - French Speaking, London

Client: Fitch Ratings

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Sales Specialist - French Speaking

Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Credit Sales Specialist out of our London office.

In this high-profile sales role, you will be part of the European Sales team. Sales Specialists are responsible for proactively driving new business and cross-selling activities within Buy-Side and Sell-Side accounts, as well as Insurance Companies and Corporates across France and French-speaking Switzerland. You will sell a suite of products and solutions covering:

• Credit Research
• Ratings Data Services

What We Offer:

• An Associate Director role with excellent career development opportunities
• A target-based position offering base salary and commission
• A culturally diverse and collaborative team
• Access to product specialists across all levels for support and expertise
• Opportunities for skill growth through training and team support
• Independent and structured working environment

We’ll Count on You To:

• Drive new business sales through direct client engagement, including prospecting, engagement, and negotiations
• Collaborate with account managers to cross-sell and develop long-term client relationships
• Become a subject matter expert in industry and Fitch solutions
• Grow the business by effective persuasion and negotiation within your territory
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet client needs

What You Need to Have:

• Self-starter with ability to build own pipeline from day one
• Proactivity, enthusiasm, resilience
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to articulate product value
• Experience in sales/business development within financial markets (fixed income, risk management), with a network in the French-speaking region
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French (written and verbal)
• Willingness to travel for meetings and events

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets
• Knowledge of Credit Risk workflows and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of credit risk management processes and how they relate to our products
• Self-motivated, proactive, and persistent
• Energetic, personable, and articulate

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, our global perspectives and diverse culture drive our success. We value every team member’s contribution and encourage idea exchange. Join us to be part of innovative developments at Fitch.

Fitch Solutions provides data, research, and analytics to help clients manage credit risk, analyze debt markets, and understand macroeconomic environments.