Spanish or Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive

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

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Birmingham seeks a Business Development Executive fluent in Spanish or Portuguese. The role involves developing new business in Brazil and LATAM, managing sales cycles, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has B2B sales experience and a degree. Offers a competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career growth in a global business

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development, Sales Executive or Account Management.
• Proven B2B sales experience relating to Brazil / LATAM.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across Brazil / LATAM.
• Identify new sales prospects: markets, clients, projects.
• Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to order negotiation.
• Maintain relationships through regular communication.
• Manage and develop underperforming accounts within LATAM.
• Create daily call plans and consistently meet sales KPIs.

Skills

Fluency in Portuguese OR Spanish

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Self-motivated

Results-driven

Education

Degree / HND level or equivalent

Job description

Spanish OR Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive

Location: Birmingham, UK

Languages

Spanish OR Portuguese

The Opportunity

We are hiring for a either a Portuguese OR Spanish 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 / LATAM countries, driving new business and building long-term commercial partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across Brazil / LATAM
• 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 LATAM / Brazil
• Create daily call plans and consistently meet sales KPIs
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer service

Candidate Profile

• Fluency in either Portuguese OR Spanish
• Experience in Business Development, Sales Executive or Account Management
• Proven B2B sales experience relating to Brazil / LATAM
• 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
• 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 -