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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

French speaking Business Development Manager

The Language Business Ltd London On-site senior full-time

Salary

£30,000 to £35,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking a French speaking Business Development Manager to join our team in central London. As a specialist translation agency, we work with major blue chip clients from all industry sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for prospecting for potential new clients across the legal and financial sectors, identifying decision makers, cold calling, and setting up meetings. You will also be required to chart your weekly qualitative and quantitative progress using our CRM software, LBS, and liaise with the Project Management team to ensure translations are delivered to deadline and meet client requirements.

To be considered for this role, you must have fluency in French and English, a strong and successful business development/sales background from a similar B2B services sector at C-level, and be proficient in selling techniques, knowledgeable in handling key accounts, and confident in selling to senior executives. A good business sense, strong negotiation skills, and a positive attitude are also essential.

In terms of compensation, we offer a base salary of £30,000-£35,000, plus an uncapped commission structure (£60,000+), and benefits including a laptop.

Skills

Required

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