An international B2B organisation is seeking an experienced French-speaking Business Development Manager to drive new business, build strategic partnerships and develop long-term client relationships across France, Benelux and Italy, with France as the primary market.

French Speaking B2B Business Development Manager – France / Benelux / Italy
Location: France – Home Based with travel
Salary: Circa €85,000 per annum plus commission
Ref: 715AR

Main duties:
Develop new B2B business across the assigned territories, manage the full sales cycle, build strategic client and partner relationships, negotiate commercial agreements and achieve agreed revenue targets.

The role:
• Take ownership of B2B business development across France, Benelux and Italy, with France as the primary market.
• Identify, prospect and secure new customers and commercial opportunities.
• Develop sales strategies to achieve new business and revenue targets.
• Generate qualified leads through prospecting, networking, referrals and market research.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers, key clients and strategic partners.
• Understand customer needs and present tailored commercial solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and qualification through to negotiation and contract closure.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals and commercial offers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and develop long-term client partnerships.
• Identify account growth, cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and new business opportunities.
• Develop strategic alliances and commercial partnerships.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, conferences, trade events and client meetings.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, finance and product teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and pipeline reporting.
• Monitor sales performance and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Travel regularly across France, Benelux, Italy and other European locations.

• Fluent French and English, written and spoken.
• Additional Italian, Dutch or Flemish would be advantageous.
• Proven B2B sales or business development experience within environmental hygiene, water treatment, air quality, infection prevention or related technical solutions – Advantageous
• Proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales or revenue targets.
• Experience managing the full B2B sales cycle.
• Experience in strategic partnerships would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills.
• Confident engaging with senior decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Able to work independently in a home-based role within an international team.
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Willing and able to travel regularly across Europe.
• Ability to travel freely within Europe and relevant international markets.
• Full, valid driving licence required.
• Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Management or a related field would be advantageous.

Circa €85,000 per annum plus commission