French speaking Sales Account Manager Oil & Gas

Summary: The role of French speaking Sales Account Manager in the oil and gas industry involves managing client relationships and driving sales for a Southampton-based company. This position is a maternity cover contract lasting between 6 to 12 months, focusing on providing exceptional client service and continuity. The ideal candidate will have experience in account management and a passion for the oil and gas sector. Proficiency in French is essential for effective communication with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain relationships with selected key and non-key accounts.
• Find new leads and win work.
• Set up and run client meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for inbound sales enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Maintain accurate CRM records for assigned accounts and leads.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in French (spoken and written).
• Experience in the oil & gas or environmental services sector.
• Account management experience in a customer-facing role.
• Ideally sales experience/market knowledge in West Africa.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence using CRM systems.
• Ability to manage workload independently and escalate as needed.

Salary (Rate): £45,000

City: Southampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Sales