French speaking Export Sales Executive

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 a French 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