Job Description
Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive
Location
Birmingham, UK
Languages
Portuguese and English
The Opportunity
We are hiring for a Portuguese 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, driving new business and building long-term commercial partnerships.
Job Responsibilities of the Portuguese speaking Business Development Executive
1. Develop new business opportunities across Brazil
2. Identify new sales prospects: markets, clients, projects and accreditations
3. Manage the full sales cycle — from enquiry and lead generation through to order negotiation and shipment
4. Maintain relationships through regular calls, emails, MS Teams meetings and quarterly international visits or exhibitions
5. Manage and develop underperforming accounts within Brazil
6. Create daily call plans and consistently meet sales KPIs
7. Work closely with internal teams to deliver outstanding customer service
Candidate Profile
8. Fluency in Portuguese (Brazilian) and English
9. Experience in Business Development, Sales Executive or Account Management
10. Proven B2B sales experience relating to Brazil
11. Ideally educated to Degree / HND level or equivalent
12. Strong negotiation, communication and customer service skills
13. Self-motivated, resilient, tenacious and results-driven
Salary & Benefits
14. Competitive base salary: £33,000 – £38,000 + commission (£50,000 ote)
15. 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
16. Company pension scheme
17. Employee Assistance Programme
18. Career growth in a global business with international exposure
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to:
Contact: Jonathan Grimes - jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk