Sales Account Manager - French Speaking

Sales Account Manager (French Speaking) | Warwickshire | £30,000 - £35,000 + Monthly & Annual Bonus

We are recruiting on behalf of an award-winning UK design and lifestyle brand based in Warwickshire. With products sold across more than 20 countries through independent retailers, concept stores, museum and gallery shops and department stores, this is a growing, family-run business with a distinctive product range and a strong reputation for quality.

The Sales Account Manager Opportunity

This is a hands-on commercial role combining account management with proactive new business development. You will manage a portfolio of wholesale customers, build lasting relationships with buyers and retail partners, and consistently seek out new stockists to keep your pipeline healthy. With an established product range, regular new launches and a clear CRM process behind you, this is a chance to make a real impact within a business that is genuinely growing.

What's on offer

£30,000 - £35,000 base salary depending on experience

Monthly sales performance bonus, typically £200 - £1,000 per month

Annual performance bonus

OTE £32,400 - £50,000

Company pension

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Company events and a friendly, supportive working environment

What the Sales Account Manager does

Managing a portfolio of wholesale customers as their main point of contact

Building strong, long-term relationships with buyers, store owners and retail partners

Growing accounts through range reviews, seasonal planning, new product introductions and tailored recommendations

Converting warm leads from trade shows, inbound enquiries and CRM data into active wholesale accounts

Researching and approaching new stockists across UK and international markets

Creating conversations and qualified opportunities through consistent phone and email outreach

Following opportunities through from first contact to order and ongoing account development

Representing the brand at UK trade shows and international exhibitions, with thorough follow-up after each event

Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date pipeline in Pipedrive with clear next actions and follow-up dates

The Sales Account Manager we are looking for

Proven experience in sales or account management, ideally B2B wholesale (minimum 3 years in sales, around 2 years in account management preferred)

A proactive new business mindset, comfortable researching prospects, making calls and following opportunities through

Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills with a confident telephone manner

Commercially minded, self-motivated and comfortable working to sales targets

Organised and disciplined in managing a busy pipeline and follow-up activity

Good IT skills including CRM systems and Microsoft Excel/Outlook; Pipedrive experience an advantage

Willingness to travel to UK trade shows and occasionally internationally

Own transport required due to office location

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Keywords: Sales Account Manager, Account Manager, B2B Sales