French Sales Teammate (Sales Agent)

TaskUs

What We Offer:

At TaskUs, we prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established, including Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover, we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employee's career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.

Job Title: Sales Representative - French-Speaking (Sales Agent / SDR)

Summary

The French Sales Representative is responsible for driving revenue growth by actively identifying, qualifying, and developing new business opportunities within the French-speaking markets. This role requires exceptional fluency in French, a strong understanding of sales methodologies, and a relentless drive to achieve and exceed sales targets. The agent acts as the primary link between marketing and sales, building a robust pipeline for the Account Executive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Proactively research, identify, and qualify new prospects and "dormant" customers using various outreach channels including cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and social selling.
• Sales Cycle Management: Engage with B2B prospects and decision-makers to understand their business needs, uncover pain points, and explore how the company's product/service can add value.
• Pipeline Development: Strategize and coordinate meetings, product demonstrations, and calls between qualified leads and Account Executives to ensure a smooth transition and maintain sales momentum.
• Proposal & Negotiation: Prepare, present, and negotiate sales offers, checking project feasibility and contributing to the execution of tender invitations or contract terms.
• Customer Relationship Management: Act as an ambassador for the brand, building a relationship of trust with prospects and customers. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activities and client information in the CRM system.
• Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience (CX), and Product teams to align on strategy and develop tailored solutions.
• Reporting & Strategy: Write detailed reports, analyze sales results, and adapt the sales approach and strategy accordingly with the support of management.

Qualifications

• Language Fluency:
  • French: Native or near-native fluency is mandatory (C1 written and spoken).
  • English: Fluent or professional working proficiency (B1/B2 level or higher) is required for internal communication, training, and working with international teams.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience (typically 1+ year) in outbound lead generation, Sales Development (SDR), Business Development (BDR), or Inside Sales is a strong plus.
  • Experience in a B2B, SaaS, or digital sales environment is highly valued.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage naturally with C-level executives.
  • Strong negotiation, observation, problem-solving, and consultative selling abilities.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, persistent, and driven by achievement; fearless in making cold calls.
  • Excellent rigor, organization, autonomy, and time management skills.
• Technical Proficiency (Bonus Points):
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Hubspot).
  • Experience with sales engagement and automation tools (e.g., Lemlist, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is often preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• A competitive compensation package consisting of a gross fixed salary and a variable component, reflecting performance and impact on sales targets (OTE - On-Target Earnings).
• Opportunities for professional growth and a structured career path.
• Flexible working arrangements and autonomy in organizing one's time (depending on the company policy).