French or Italian Speaking Sales Executive

Our client is an international company that is currently looking for a French or Italian Speaking Sales Executive.

Location: Bristol

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prioritise and action personal sales activities for new and existing, client contact towards achieving agreed objectives

• Manage personal time and productivity to ensure achievement of objectives

• Plan and manage personal business portfolio according to an agreed market development strategy and carry out sufficient prospect generation in line with activity targets

• Maintain and develop existing and new prospect and client relationships through sufficient and appropriate sales methods, to optimise business opportunities, quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction

•Accurately use company database(s) and systems to update, record, schedule, and administer information according to systems, processes and requirements

•Develop and maintain sufficient market and competitor knowledge of business area.

• Attend international boat shows abroad where necessary


Essential skills/ experience

Previous experience in a sales role (preferably within direct sales)
Language Experience (French or Italian)
Highly motivated and dedicated
Exceptionally well skilled in customer relations and very high emphasis on customer service
Very high level of communication skills including listening, written and verbal skills
Highly organised
Able to work under pressure to strict deadlines
Professional presentation and manner

Desired skills/ experience:

• Previous IT knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge of Apple Macs
• Experience in publishing or advertising field
• Current driver's licence (due to location of the office this is required as public transport is not very regular).


Salary and additional information:

Basic salary: £15,000 to £18,000 plus uncapped potential to take OTE of £50,000

Working hours: 8.30am – 5pm.