FRENCH SELECTION (FS)
International Sales Executive
Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Salary: Competitive
Ref: 795NO
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The company:
An established international business with a strong presence across Europe and beyond.
Main duties:
To support the International Sales Manager and manage smaller accounts across Western Europe while developing new business opportunities.
The role:
- Support the International Sales Manager based in Spain, acting as the UK point of contact for Western European accounts
- Manage and grow existing smaller accounts and assist with larger customers in France, Germany, and Italy
- Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure satisfaction and retention
- Focus is on account management and development - Limited cold calling
- Assist with market research and competitor insights to support strategic planning
- Prepare accurate sales reports and updates for the wider sales team
- Represent the company at trade shows and travel to see key customers in Europe throughout the year
- Work closely with the customer service and sales support teams to ensure smooth operations
The candidate:
- Fluency in French to business level is essential; German is highly desirable, additional fluency is Spanish advantageous
- Previous sales experience is not essential open entry-level candidate or graduate looking to develop their international sales career
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly organised and proactive, with good attention to detail
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Willingness to travel for events and customer meetings
- Must be a driver and car owner, as the location is not well-served by public transport
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship is available
The salary: Competitive salary and benefits package.
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.
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