Graduate Sales Executive - French or German speaking

Job description

Graduate Sales Executive – French or German speaking

• Location: Central London – Hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)
• Salary: £30,000–£33,000 + 40% commission (OTE c. £50,000)
• After 6 months: Basic salary increases to £36,000
• Languages: Fluent French or German
• Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00am–5:30pm; Friday 9:00am–1:00pm

The Company
Are you a recent graduate who is fluent in French or German and looking for a career where your language skills can give you a real advantage? Our client is a leading international media, events and exhibitions organisation, delivering some of Europe's most exciting and influential industry events. As the business continues to expand across Europe, it is looking for ambitious, driven graduates to join its international sales team in central London.

The Role
As either a German or French speaking Graduate Sales Executive, you will be responsible for growing sales of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities across European markets. You will work with a combination of existing clients and new prospects, identifying potential customers, developing relationships and taking opportunities through the full sales process.

Your language skills will be central to the role, allowing you to build strong relationships with international clients and develop business across your assigned European market. You will receive structured sales training and support while developing the skills needed to progress into a successful international sales career. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sell exhibition, sponsorship and commercial opportunities to businesses across Europe.
• Identify and research new potential clients and business opportunities.
• Prospect for new business through outbound calls, email, LinkedIn and other channels.
• Build strong commercial relationships with decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Manage existing exhibitor and client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional business.
• Take ownership of the sales cycle from initial contact through to negotiation and closing.
• Understand clients' objectives and develop tailored commercial proposals.
• Prepare proposals, presentations and contracts.
• Maintain accurate customer and pipeline information in Salesforce and other internal systems.
• Keep sales forecasts...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Sales

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