Business Development Manager - French Speaking

Location: London, with a 50% hybrid working model averaging two to three days onsite

Company

hirify.global is a global news organisation whose FT Professional business licenses hirify.global content and solutions to organisations across corporate, financial services, government, professional services, education, and media sectors.

What you will do

• Own and deliver new business sales targets across the French-speaking region, including France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and French-speaking African markets.
• Develop the annual regional sales plan by identifying priority prospects, market opportunities, and growth areas.
• Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and contract.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers and understand organisational priorities and requirements.
• Lead, support, mentor, and coach a Sales Development Representative.
• Work with Marketing, Customer Success, and support functions to improve revenue growth and the customer journey.

Requirements

• Fluency in spoken and written French is required.
• Proven success meeting or exceeding new business sales targets.
• Strong consultative selling, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, prioritisation, and organisation skills.
• Experience building relationships with senior decision-makers and organisational stakeholders.
• Experience managing, mentoring, or coaching others, particularly a Sales Development Representative.
• Understanding of business intelligence and content-based solutions, with the ability to discuss customer challenges and requirements confidently.

Nice to have

• Direct line-management experience in a sales environment.
• Knowledge of FT Professional subscription models and French-speaking markets.
• Experience using CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Culture & Benefits

• 50% hybrid working model with two to three days onsite on average.
• Flexible working pattern requests are considered where feasible.
• Generous annual leave and medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave, subsidised gym memberships, and opportunities to support the community.
• Collaborative, diverse workplace focused on professional growth, wellbeing, and inclusion.