Business Development Executive - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.