French Speaking Export Sales Assistant, Central Norwich, up to £19000 + Bonus & Benefits

R13 recruitment are representing an established and highly reputable ecommerce business in their search for a B2B Export Sales Assistant with native French language skills to work within their busy European team. The position will incorporate both inbound contact and managing a number of administrative support functions and the smooth flow of sales information for the Export Manager. You will be highly self-motivated, pro-active and have the ability to follow-up leads and process sales data in a timely and efficient manner.

Duties to include:

• Processing orders & sales leads and assuring leads are followed up and reverted to Export Manager.
• Following up trade show enquiries to ensure the timely delivery of literature and samples.
• Liaising with contacts to augment the efforts of the Export manager as needed.
• Processing sales data, sales progress reports and other sales related records and reports.
• Answering telephone calls, conveying messages, and monitoring the flow of e-mails.
• Undertaking marketing research and identification of new customer contacts/sales leads.
• Following-up on pro-active account management and post-sales support.
• Implementing and monitoring sales strategies and follow-up actions to secure customer commitment and approval.
• Supporting the French office as and when required with administrative tasks.
• Attend International trade fairs if required.

You will have/be:

• Native French language skills, both verbal and written.
• A minimum of two years’ experience within a customer service or sales support role.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills including MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong organizational skills including attention to detail and follow-through.
• Able to handle multiple projects at any one time, prioritising these in order to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and positive approach to work.

This vacancy offers an excellent opportunity for a proven customer focused sales professional looking to join an integral sales division within an expanding business. This is a full time permanent opportunity working from modern city centre based offices Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm. Offered salary of up to £19,000 + bonus. Comprehensive benefits package offered.

How to apply:

To hear more details about this fantastic opportunity please email your CV to Daniel Sheffield - Resource Specialist at rthirteen recruitment.

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