French speaking Sales, MICE & Events Manager

We are working with a leading global travel and hospitality group to recruit an Indirect Sales & Meetings & Events (M&E) Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales leader to take ownership of trade and MICE sales strategy, manage a talented team, and contribute directly to the company’s ambitious growth across the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe. Your responsibilities will include:   Lead and develop a team of 8 sales professionals across trade and MICE channels. Drive revenue and market growth through indirect sales (travel agencies, consortia, OTAs) and M&E partners. Develop and execute innovative sales strategies and performance objectives. Build strong long-term relationships with trade and MICE partners, negotiating commercials and ensuring profitable agreements. Oversee MICE sales and event production, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with client expectations. Collaborate closely with internal marketing, finance, and operations teams to achieve business goals. About you:   Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written). Minimum 7 years’ experience in trade/MICE sales, ideally within the travel, tourism, or hospitality industry. Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and inspire a team. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Knowledge of e-distribution channels, OTAs, and digital integration tools. Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required. What’s on offer:   £76,000 base salary + 20% bonus performance based Generous travel benefits (annual value up to £30k). Birthday off + half-day on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, in addition to the Bank Holidays Flexible working: 2 days per week WFH + 1 week remote every 3 months. Private healthcare insurance. Pension scheme. 40% reimbursement of commuting costs. Regular social events and annual Christmas party. To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne.  languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy