Permanent
Internal Sales
End Users
Lancashire
£30,100 basic salary, £11,200 bonus commission potential, 33 days hols with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days, fin

Internal Sales Executive- French market

Ref: 738| Posted: 22nd Sep 2026

FRENCH SPEAKER REQUIRED!

Great opportunity to join this market leading manufacturer of Environmental Products, the product range is vast and includes Street Furniture, Waste Management, Safety Products and a range of Seating solutions.

Office based in Lancashire, Account Management focused covering the French market. Offering £35,274 basic salary, up to £11,280 bonus potential, final salary pension after 2 years service and other leading benefits. If this sounds of interest, read on!

THE ROLE:

  • Your role is to sell the company's manufactured range of Environmental Products, the product range is vast and includes Street Furniture, Waste Management, Safety Products and a range of Seating Solutions.
  • Office based in the Preston area, Account Management focused covering French speaking territories.
  • Account Management focused selling to the Public and Private Sector.
  • Although Account Management focused you will be required to show some new business initiative.
  • You'll take ownership of key market sectors, combining proactive sales activity, customer relationship management, hands on support including online product demonstrations.
  • These products are sold into Local authorities, the Leisure sector, retail units, petrol forecourts, sports stadia, food outlets, outdoor spaces, retail parks etc.
  • Office hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (30 minute break for lunch).
  • Fantastic Leads provided and a huge database of clients to work with.
  • You will be required to demonstrate the products on a regular basis so must be happy demonstrating via video.
  • Dealing with incoming sales enquiries.
  • Handling incoming emails.
  • Managing the online sales chat system.
  • Excellent product training with great support and back up.
  • Realistic and achievable targets.

THE COMPANY:

  • Fantastic employer known for staff retention.
  • Offices worldwide.
  • Known for producing high quality products.
  • Very innovative business.
  • Strong training, support and back up.
  • Well established brand name.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE;

  • Must be happy to based in the office near Preston Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (30 minute lunch break)
  • Must be fluent in English and French and have experience of selling in the French market.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to France on occasions (including their French office and customer sites) as required.
  • Has a good knowledge of French business culture.
  • Strong relationship builder but happy with the new business element of the role.
  • Can sell products by online demonstration.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Great presentation skills and experience.
  • Self motivated and determined.

THE REMUNERATION:

  • £30,100 basic salary, plus monthly bonus, giving an ote of £41,300.
  • 33 days annual leave with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday. 
  • Comprehensive training programme.
  • Company Final Salary Pension scheme after a minimum of two years’ service.
  • Life insurance after a minimum of two years’ service.
  • Pension through NEST within 3 months of start date.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Private health care scheme after a minimum of one years’ service.

If you're a French native or fluent French speaker and you're looking to join a company that really develop their employees, then this could you the role for YOU! Call the team at Chandler Harris Recruitment on 01737 452030 or email your CV to info@chandlerharrisrecruitment.co.uk