French Business Development Manager (Sustainability)

Black Biro Recruitment ,
Perivale, London, Greater London
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

Black Biro Recruitment is delighted to be assisting our global sustainability client to find a Business Development Manager or Account Manager who is fluent in written and spoken French and English. If you are looking for a meaningful job and working with a team of passionate people, please apply today Please send a short cover letter (a couple of paragraphs) and resume when applying. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Job Overview: The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving the growth of business in the French market and will manage a growing team of 2 Business Development Associates. The Business Development Manager will join a team of European Business Development Managers and Associates working on various countries in Europe, and report to the Head of Business Development for Europe. This is a unique role for a resourceful, driven individual looking for an exceptional opportunity in the sustainability field. Responsibilities include: Closing deals with new clients, driving significant revenue & profit growth: Driving the sales process and negotiations up until signature of contract Working on complex and European deals with support from Head of BD and Global teams Representing and promoting the company at external events and workshops Researching on potential new opportunities, sales avenues and targets for the French market Managing a team of Business Development Associates on the French market Supporting BD Associates in the sales process Defining the team’s strategy and areas of focus with Head of BD Recruiting, onboarding and training new BD Associates Creating KPIs, leading Performance Reviews and ensuring growth of the BD associates Contributing to the growth of the Business Development team Benchmarking, learning and sharing learning with team on: business intelligence, recycling, FMCG industry, zero waste initiatives Reporting to Head of BD on results, progress, KPIs Contributing to building new processes for the BD team, especially in the French market Requirements: Fluent in both French and English with exceptional verbal and written communication skill 3 years’ experience in a sales role with a great understanding of sales processes Managerial experience with demonstrated leadership skills Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills A demonstrated interest and knowledge in the recycling sector and/or sustainability would be beneficial Proactive and solution-focused The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment and juggle multiple responsibilities amidst shifting deadlines and priorities High energy team player Ability to manage complexity A degree in an appropriate field (business, management, marketing…) or equivalent work experience is desired Ability to speak another European language is preferred Compensation : Salary commensurate with experience Annual bonus based on sales results 25 Paid Holiday Days 2 Volunteering Days Quarterly Team Building On-site Yoga and activities Company Pension contribution up to 3% of salary Casual and friendly work environment full of upcycled furniture and décor

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