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French speaking Export Sales Executive

Language Business
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1LN, England

Salary

£34,000 - £36,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The company is seeking a French-speaking Export Sales Executive to join their international export sales team in Blackburn, Lancashire, with hybrid working options available.
  • Candidates must be fluent in both French and English and ideally have knowledge of international trade and export documentation.
  • The role involves managing a portfolio of customers, building relationships, and ensuring orders are processed efficiently.
  • The position offers a salary range of £34,000 to £36,000 per year, along with excellent benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.
  • Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to identify sales opportunities, with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Location
Blackburn, Lancashire ( Hybrid Working (1 day a week from home + flexible working )


Language requirements for the job
Fluent in French and English


About the Company
Our client is a long standing and hugely successful manufacturing company, exporting successfully across the world into a range of business sectors.


The Role
To join their international export sales team, they wish to hire aFrench speaking Export Sales Executive. Supporting business clients from the French speaking countries of Europe, you job will concentrate on have a passion for building relationships and providing an excellent service to your customers.

Your typical job responsibilities will include:

  • Taking responsibility of your own portfolio of customers, providing a professional and efficient service
  • Building relationships with existing customers whilst identifying opportunities for new business development
  • Using high attention to detail and an organised approach to ensure orders are processed and delivered OTIF
  • Using expert product knowledge to handle customer enquiries and complaints to full resolution
  • Liaising with internal departments and external companies to ensure a smooth sales process
  • Ensuring all sales documentation, including export/customs paperwork, is completed accurately


Candidate Profile, Skills and Background

  • Fluency in French and English (written and spoken)
  • Ideally a knowledge of international trade and export documentation
  • An ability to identify sales opportunities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Professional and personable style to develop strong customer relationships
  • Have initiative and independent work skills
  • SAP Experience is an advantage (not essential as training will be provided)


Salary & Benefits

34,000 - 36,000 per year. Excellent benefits include:

  • Free Bupa Private Healthcare
  • Free access to Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing
  • Dental and Optical Healthcare Programme
  • Aviva Pension Scheme with +2% company contributions upto 10%
  • Life Assurance of 4x salary
  • Monthly Workplace Yoga Sessions
  • Christmas Savings Scheme

How to Apply


Send your CV and cover letter to:
Jonathan Grimes

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