French-speaking Business Development Executive

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic B2B sales and marketing firm is seeking a French-speaking Business Development Executive in Cape Town or remote. The role focuses on generating new business leads and developing client partnerships primarily in French-speaking markets. Ideal candidates are fluent in French and have proven sales experience, with the ability to meet KPIs and revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development, lead generation, or telesales.
• Proven ability to navigate sales cycles and book meetings with decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new business leads via various prospecting methods.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects using a CRM system.
• Conduct virtual meetings and product demonstrations.

Skills

Fluent in French

Proficient in English

Strong communication skills

Commercial acumen

Goal-oriented

Tools

CRM platform

Job description

French-speaking Business Development Executive

About the job French-speaking Business Development Executive

French-speaking Business Development Executive

Location: Cape Town/ Remote
Full-Time

Join a High-Growth B2B Sales & Marketing Powerhouse

Are you a dynamic, fluent French speaker with a passion for sales and client growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment? We're looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to join our growing team and drive international business expansion.

This is your opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team dedicated to delivering bespoke outsourced B2B sales and marketing solutions to ambitious startups, scaleups, and global enterprises across Europe and beyond.

What You'll Be Doing

As a French-speaking Business Development Executive, your core responsibility will be to prospect, qualify, and nurture leads into long-term client partnershipsprimarily across French-speaking markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively generate and qualify new business leads via outbound calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and other prospecting methods.
• Present tailored sales and marketing solutions to C-level executives and decision-makers.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects using a CRM system, maintaining accurate records and timely follow-ups.
• Conduct virtual meetings and product demonstrations for potential clients in French and English.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales strategy, marketing, delivery) to ensure seamless handovers and consistent messaging.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly KPIs and revenue targets.

What Were Looking For

We're seeking a driven sales professional with strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and a hunger to close deals.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Fluent in French (native or near-native) and strong proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in business development, lead generation, telesales, or outbound B2B sales.
• Proven ability to navigate sales cycles and book high-quality meetings with decision-makers.
• Experience working with a CRM platform (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, etc.).
• Strong understanding of the sales process, with the confidence to own client conversations.
• Energetic, goal-oriented, and highly self-motivated.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote or hybrid environment.

Bonus Points:

• Experience selling marketing, digital services, SaaS, or professional services.
• Knowledge of the UK/EU B2B market landscape.
• Familiarity with sales engagement tools.