Job Description:

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French speaking Regional Sales Manager
Location: Newbury
Hybrid work 3 days a week in the office after training
Salary: up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience, plus bonus
Ref: 8249FS

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 8249FS

The company: A well-established, B2B trading company specialising in the sourcing and supply of materials across global markets.

Main duties: To take ownership of sales and increase revenue across the region

The role:
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities, lead negotiations and close deals
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to final delivery
- Develop strong pipeline of new business to grow customer base and increase revenue
- Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop accounts further to increase sales
- Create and deliver strategic sales plans for the region to achieve growth targets
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs and suggest changes or new products accordingly
- Regular international travel required (up to 30% of the time)

The candidate:
- Fluent in French and English (written and spoken) – Essential
- Proven experience in B2B Sales or Business Development – Essential
- A strong understanding of international shipping operations and trade-related financial processes
- Knowledge of commodity trading and/or international trade would be an advantage
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proactive, confident and dynamic personality
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- IT literate and confident

The salary: up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience, plus bonus

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.