French Speaking Research Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£29,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

French language proficiency Client relationship management Consultative sales Customer service Market research Lead generation CRM systems Negotiation skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

French Speaking Research Assistant

Seeking a French speaking research assistant to join a dynamic and growing team. This is a client-facing role, ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives on relationship-building, consultative sales, and delivering outstanding customer service — while ensuring profitability. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Account Manager to play a key role in driving business growth while maintaining exceptional client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, liaising face-to-face, by phone, and through detailed reporting
  • Take the lead in client meetings and communications, ensuring a high standard of customer service while managing commercial objectives
  • Research, analyse, and identify potential market sectors, prospects, and leads using online tools, databases, search engines, and apps
  • Make productive outbound calls and emails to generate and qualify new business opportunities
  • Build, develop, and nurture long-term relationships with prospects and clients
  • Accurately input data, write informative contact notes, and ensure the sales pipeline is well organised and actively managed
  • Plan and review client interactions to ensure service quality and achievement of targets
  • Manage all prospect interactions in line with company standards and relevant legislation (including marketing opt-outs, unsubscribes, and cyber security requirements)
  • Stay up to date with international industry news and apply insights to day-to-day activities
  • Develop a strong understanding of clients’ products, services, and market sectors, including strengths and weaknesses
  • Ensure leads are sector-appropriate and aligned with the overall ‘destination sell’

The Ideal Candidate

  • Fluent in French (written and spoken) – essential
  • Proven experience in Convention Bureau, Conference Venue, or Hotel Sales
  • Confident in leading client interactions and representing the business at a professional level
  • Highly organised, commercially aware, and relationship-driven
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • A proactive, results-driven approach
  • Excellent attention to detail and CRM discipline
  • The ability to balance customer satisfaction with commercial performance

Monday – Friday 9am -5pm

Salary £26,000-£29,000

Excellent benefits package

If you have the skills required for this role, then please apply with your CV.

INDF
Permanent
Marketing & eCommerce
Researcher

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