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Junior Account Manager - Linguist

Posted 21 February 2025
LocationSheffield
Job type Permanent
Discipline Sales
Reference002663

Job description

Are you fluent in another language and excited by the idea of using it in a commercial, international setting? Do you enjoy building relationships and thrive on the challenge of hitting targets?

We’re looking for bright, motivated linguists – whether recent graduates or individuals at a similar level – who are ready to take their first step into a sales career. If you’re commercially curious, organised, and confident communicating across cultures, this could be the perfect opportunity to get started.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in the full sales cycle – from business development and negotiation to account management. You’ll rotate across the sales floor to build a solid understanding of our international operations, before being paired with an experienced International Account Manager. Together, you’ll help grow a shared territory, developing new opportunities and strengthening existing relationships.

While the use of your language skills will depend on business needs, we value them highly and they could play a key part in your role as you progress.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting an International Account Manager with daily account activity

  • Building and maintaining strong customer relationships across multiple markets

  • Identifying new business opportunities and supporting business growth

  • Conducting research into customer needs and market trends

  • Developing your commercial knowledge and understanding of the FMCG industry

  • Reporting to the Senior Sales Support team with key updates

  • Assisting with travel coordination for international meetings

  • Meeting key performance targets, including outbound call goals

What we’re looking for

Essential:

  • Fluency or high proficiency in a second language

  • A strong desire to start a career in sales or account management

  • Entrepreneurial attitude and enthusiasm for building relationships

  • Motivated by results, with a willingness to take initiative

  • Commercially aware and quick to adapt

  • Excellent communication skills – written and spoken

  • Well-organised with a keen eye for detail

  • Confident managing multiple priorities under pressure

  • A team player who can also work independently

  • Competent in Microsoft Office

Desirable:

  • Experience living or working abroad

  • Understanding of or interest in the FMCG sector

What’s in it for you

  • Achievable sales bonus based on business growth and account performance

  • Company-wide bonus scheme celebrating team success

  • Hybrid and flexible working options

  • Westfield Health Cash Plan for day-to-day well-being

  • Exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers

  • Enhanced employer pension contributions

  • Genuine opportunities to grow and progress within a supportive, international business

If you're a linguist looking to bring your skills into a fast-paced, commercial environment, we’d love to hear from you.