Business Development Executive - €32-36k OTE - Remote, France
Meritt is excited to present an opportunity for a French-Speaking Business Development Executive to drive new business in a fast-paced, B2B tech sales environment. This short-term, 4-month contract offers an immediate start and the chance to immerse yourself in outbound prospecting, relationship building, and lead qualification within the French market.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Identifying & Engaging New Prospects – Generate high-quality leads and book qualified appointments.
- Selling to the French Market – Use your fluency in French to engage and convert potential clients.
- Multi-Channel Outreach – Connect with decision-makers via calls, emails, and LinkedIn.
- CRM Management – Keep Salesforce updated with prospect details, progress, and market feedback.
- Collaborating with Sales Teams – Work alongside enterprise and inside sales professionals to refine outreach tactics and hand off leads.
- Meeting & Exceeding Targets – Consistently achieve monthly lead generation goals to contribute to overall pipeline success.
What We’re Looking For
- Fluent French (written and spoken) is a must.
- Direct experience in selling lubricant oils or related automotive fluids.
- Strong outbound prospecting skills – A resilient, driven approach to sales.
- Cold-calling & LinkedIn lead-gen experience.
- Comfort using CRM systems (Salesforce) and sales prospecting tools.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- A passion for new business and the ability to build strong client relationships.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 + £4,000 monthly KPI bonus (uncapped).
- Remote Work: Enjoy flexibility to work from home.
- Generous Time Off: 21 days of annual leave in Year 1 (rising to 25), plus bank holidays.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training, external course allowances, and mentorship to help you develop your sales skills.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing.
- Inclusive Culture: Daily team huddles, regular team events, and a supportive work environment.
If you’re passionate about sales, fluent in French, and ready for an exciting B2B role where you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
- Locations
- France
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Monthly salary
- 28,000 - 32,000
About meritt.
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Business Development Executive - €32-36k OTE - Remote, France
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