Sales Executive - French Speaking

About the role

We are seeking a high‑energy, French‑speaking Sales Executive to join our client’s EMEA sales team. This hybrid position is based in Peterborough, with three days in the office and two days remote, and occasional travel to France.

Key responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new B2B sales leads across the EMEA region.
• Make outbound calls, send emails and use LinkedIn to engage prospects, existing customers and dormant accounts.
• Identify customer needs, qualify opportunities and pass strong leads to the appropriate sales team member.
• Run win‑back campaigns to reactivate lapsed customers.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline updates and activity tracking.
• Support the VP Sales – EMEA with lead development and pipeline growth.

Required profile

• Fluent French (essential); additional Italian or German is a plus.
• Resilient, persistent and comfortable making high‑volume calls.
• Ability to work at pace, stay organised and handle rejection.
• Willingness to commute to Peterborough and travel quarterly to France.
• Attitude and energy are valued over specific industry experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency with a CRM system.
• Effective use of LinkedIn for prospecting.
• Strong phone and email communication skills.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days remote).
• Competitive salary range £32,000‑£35,000 per year.
• Long‑term role with an internationally respected company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and quarterly travel to France.