French Speaking Sales Development Representative - Work In Athens, Greece

About Mercier Consultancy Group

Mercier Consultancy Group is a premier European recruitment and business process outsourcing firm with a distinguished track record of connecting exceptional multilingual talent with leading organisations across the continent. Renowned for commitment to excellence, integrity and candidate success, we specialise in placing skilled professionals in roles that truly match their ambitions and capabilities.

French Sales Development Representative – Athens, Greece

Job Overview

The role is to generate new business and nurture client relationships within French‑speaking markets, driving measurable sales outcomes in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior sales executives and account managers to qualify leads, manage the sales pipeline and deliver compelling presentations that communicate the value proposition of our products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, qualify and engage new sales leads and prospective clients within French‑speaking markets through outbound calls, emails and digital outreach strategies.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent follow‑up and effective progression of prospects through the sales funnel.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments and deliver compelling, tailored sales presentations that clearly communicate product and service value propositions.
• Collaborate closely with senior sales executives and account managers to coordinate seamless handovers of qualified leads and maximise conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all sales activities, customer interactions and pipeline status within the CRM system.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets, contributing directly to overall team and company revenue goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities and market developments to continuously refine and improve sales approaches.
• Represent the company’s brand and values with professionalism and enthusiasm in every client interaction, reinforcing a premium customer experience.

Requirements

• Native or fluent French language proficiency (both spoken and written) is essential.
• Valid EU passport or EU work authorisation (mandatory).
• Proven experience in a sales, business development or lead generation role, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with confidence to engage decision‑makers at all levels.
• Strong organisational abilities and self‑motivation, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively in a target‑driven environment.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and standard office software; ability to learn new systems quickly.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary reflective of experience and expertise.
• Fully paid training programme to ensure success from day one.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Fully paid relocation package, including return flight, airport transfer and hotel accommodation upon arrival in Athens.
• Monthly performance bonus to reward individual sales achievements.
• Two extra salaries per year (13th and 14th month).
• Vibrant, multicultural, on‑site work environment in one of Europe’s iconic cities.
• Professional development opportunities and a clear career progression pathway.