French speaking IT Software Business Developer

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

IT Software Business Developer – French Market - Fluent French

Ref: 5505F

Location: Remote (UK-based only, with regular travel to France)

Salary: OTE £80,000 per annum (uncapped)

Basic Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience + bonus + benefits

To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website (see below), go to the vacancies page, and search for job reference 5505F.

Website:

www.french-selection.co.uk

A fast-growing organisation delivering innovative software solutions used internationally. Its products are adopted by hundreds of customers worldwide, with continued growth driven by a strong focus on continuous improvement, adaptability, and customer-led product development.

The role:

This is a key business development role focused on driving growth across the French market. You will be responsible for generating new business while managing and expanding existing client relationships. The role suits a confident, customer-focused sales professional with experience selling complex B2B software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business opportunities and achieve sales targets across software and associated services
• Build, manage, and develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Lead client meetings and presentations with confidence and credibility
• Develop and execute account strategies to support long-term growth and increased product adoption
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen market presence and share customer insights to inform product development
• Proactively manage your pipeline and maintain accurate records of customer activity within the CRM system
• Take initiative, contribute ideas, and actively support the company’s growth strategy in the French territory

The candidate:

Essential Requirements:

• Fluent French (spoken and written) to a high professional standard
• Proven experience in consultative B2B sales, ideally within a software or IT solutions environment
• Demonstrable track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with senior stakeholders
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Technically competent, with the ability to learn new products quickly
• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce
• Willingness to travel to France on a monthly basis

Desirable:

• Experience selling to the public sector, including responding to tender documents

Salary & Benefits

• OTE: £80,000 per annum (uncapped)
• Basic Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Plus bonus and benefits package

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English