Impression Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading tech business that provide software solutions to high level clients in both the private and public sectors. They are currently looking to hire a
French Sales Support Executive
on a full time, permanent basis, working a hybrid model of 3 days in their central Leeds office and 2 from home. You will be joining a rapidly growing business that operate across multiple countries including the UK, America and Europe. The purpose of this role is to provide key support to the business development function of the business, by managing the lead qualification and progression process through various tools and techniques. You will have a natural "hunter, gatherer" approach and will be motivated to hit targets regularly. Being able to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines is key to seeing successful results in this role, and our client has created a collaborative team culture which allows each individual to receive support and guidance when required. You will take responsibility for actively prospecting and identifying sales opportunities to build a strong pipeline of leads within multiple markets. You will do this through a blend of both outbound and inbound lead development, with a large majority of qualification activity performed over the phone, whilst providing supporting information via LinkedIn. You will also have opportunities to attend various market exhibitions and events.
French Sales Support Executive Duties:
- Create weekly plans for lead generation activity, ensuring it aligns with relevant pipeline needs.
- Managing each lead with a solution focussed approach.
- Establish strong, trustworthy relationships with potential clients.
- Actioning and managing hot inbound leads via email, telephone and website.
- Ensure warm leads are followed up with in the correct timeframe.
- Perform cold contacts using sales tools such as LinkedIn and ZoomInfo.
- Managing leads that require more in-depth qualification and progression.
- Be the company representative at both online and in person market events, taking a proactive approach to introductions to potential clients/decision makers.
- Management of sales data via the internal system.
- Collaborate with other teams in the business to provide market insight and campaign feedback.
- Work with other members of the sales and marketing team to create effective lead generation/sales plans.
Skills Required:
- Be able to speak fluent French both written and verbal (essential).
- Previous experience of working in a sales environment (sales administration, account management, business development).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be able to manage and organise an ever changing workload and meet deadlines.
- Have a proactive, "hunter" approach to lead generation and progression.
As French Sales Support Executive, you will receive a salary of between
£27,000 - £30,000 + uncapped commission
- You will have access to fantastic progression opportunities in a business that is constantly evolving. Extensive training opportunities will also be available, and you will work within a dynamic team that is focussed on achieving excellent results. If you are a budding sales professional looking to take the next step in your career, then we want to hear from you!