Account Executive with French

Are you a French speaker? Do you want to be part of a team that brings joy to people's homes? Are you an ambitious, driven, and energetic person who wants to take the next step in your sales career? If so, we need to talk!

Our client is a food and beverage brand based in Barcelona that operates in five European markets and wants to expand and strengthen its current partnerships in the French market. They are currently working with 1000 innovating brands and want to grow even further.

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for creating and strengthening relationships with big brands, contributing to the success of the company, and gaining valuable expertise and insights in the industry, while working alongside a fun-spirited and dedicated team.

Key languages

• Native level of French
• Full professional level of English

Main responsibilities

• Manage the sales cycle in its entirety, from sourcing new potential collaborations, managing key accounts, and reporting on campaign performance
• Build and nurture strong relationships in the FMCG industry
• Identify and assess prospects and decision-makers in targeted companies to detect short-to mid-long term opportunities
• Use Pipedrive CRM to efficiently manage your sales pipeline
• Up-sell premium services by identifying challenges that our prospective customers face in a solution-oriented manner
• Advise brands on their campaign performance by providing market and social media insights
• Coordinate visits to food fairs, exhibitions, and client meetings throughout Europe
• Create B2B marketing material and newsletters for clients

Core skills/experience

• 2-3 years of previous sales experience, from Business Development to Account Management
• Excellent communication, organization, and negotiating skills
• A goal-oriented and enthusiastic approach
• A strategy-savvy and analytical mindset
• Comfortable expressing yourself in various mediums of communication
• Proactive and eager to prove yourself in a new, exciting challenge
• Work well in a team and want to join a young, dynamic yet dedicated team
• Food Lover! Passionate about the food and beverage industry

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexibility in working hours - short Fridays and work-from-home options
• 15 days remote work days (within the EU)
• 25 days of holiday
• For your birthday, you get half a day off
• Discount on private health insurance
• Discount on membership with Urban Sports Club
• Dog-friendly office with fresh fruits, food and drinks
• Social events with the international team

Our recruitment process?

• Step 1: Interview with one of our Recruiters to get to know you better
• Step 2: Interview with HR
• Step 3: Interview with the Director of Sales and a role play