French Speaking Sales Executive

French Speaking Sales Executive Location Birmingham, West Midlands - office based 5 days a week / flexible work hours! Language Requirements Fluency in French is essential About the Company Our client is a global distribution company of precise engineering equipment and accessories. The Role They now wish to hire a French Speaking Sales Executive to manage and grow their sales activity into the French speaking countries of Europe. Key responsibilities include: * Introducing new business from prospective accounts and regenerating business from old accounts * Build long term customer relationships. * Ensuring KPI’s are achieved including sales target, calls, new accounts and visits * Attending exhibitions and visiting customers as required * Assisting in developing the sales and marketing strategy to include advertising and promotion. * Generating new business within your assigned area and within the sectors and on the terms specified by the business. * Ensuring business is at or above the company’s minimum approved margins Candidate Profile: * Fluent French and English is essential * Previous sales experience - any sectors - is preferred * A completive and target focused, winning mentality! * Be confident to cold call new clients to introduce the company * Full valid driving licence is essential for client visits in Europe and travel to company office * Full valid visa to work in the UK without restriction Salary & Benefits: Excellent basic salary + generous commission scheme. Benefits include pension scheme, Employee Assistant Program (EAP system) and Flexible Working/Core Hours To be considered for this role, please send your CV to Jonathan Grimes