Services · Business development France – Spain

A complete sales cycle, in two languages.

From market exploration to key account retention, my services cover every stage of international business development — on demand or as a recurring outsourced service. Every quote is tailored to your context.

01
Exploration phase

Market diagnostic & research.

International Business Developer

“Strengthening your growth in key markets — France and Spain — by turning long, complex sales cycles into commercial wins.”

  • Mapping key playersEngineering firms, end customers, integrators and specifiers in your target market.
  • Strategic relationships with influencersPositioning your solutions as the reference in tenders through consultants and engineering firms.
  • Steering long cycles (6 to 12 months)Coordinating multiple stakeholders within complex decision-making units.
  • Public / private tender responsesIn coordination with your dedicated technical teams.
02
Acquisition phase

Prospecting & appointment setting.

Multichannel prospecting in French or Spanish

“Identify, qualify, negotiate, close — with the right cultural register on every channel.”

  • Targeted prospectingIdentifying new clients, reaching out by phone, email and professional networks, qualifying needs.
  • Negotiation & closingPresenting the offer, running sales meetings, finalising contracts.
  • Client follow-up (CRM)Logging interactions, updating indicators, clear sales reporting.
  • Cultural adaptation of sales materialsTranslating and adapting sales pitches and marketing materials to the specifics of the target market.
  • Multichannel follow-upEmail, phone, WhatsApp. Structured, professional follow-ups suited to the international context.
  • Feedback collection & analysisUnderstanding why prospects say no, passing serious opportunities on to management.
03
Events phase

Sales representation & trade shows.

Bilingual support on the ground

“A one-off need for a specific trade show? I handle the pre-show prospecting, the appointment setting and the sales activity on your booth.”

  • Native pre-show prospectingQualified meetings with Spanish or French buyers booked before the show.
  • Sales & language support on the boothRunning the booth, qualifying visitors, managing post-show follow-up.
  • Business interpretingSeamless language support to secure contracts or VIP meetings when your team already masters the technical side.
04
— My signature approach —

Key account retention & management.

Outsourced KAM · farmer profile

“Retaining and growing strategic accounts, in French and in Spanish — where most export consultants stop at prospecting.”

  • Portfolio retentionSecuring and renewing key account contracts by building long-term relationships of trust.
  • Account Planning strategyMapping key accounts: subsidiaries, C-level decision-makers, decision paths in France and Spain.
  • Upselling & cross-sellingSpotting new needs to offer complementary solutions and grow account value.
  • Cross-cultural mediationAdapting communication to each country's business codes — the approach in France differs from Spain or Mexico.

Market-by-market comparison

FranceFrench market SpainSpanish market
Client relationship Highly structured and formal, focused on process and deliverables. Built on rapport, strong relational trust and flexibility.
Decision-making Often analytical; requires hard data and strict hierarchical sign-off. Network-driven, with sign-off from key executives.
Retention lever Strict delivery on ROI and SLAs. Proximity, responsiveness and the ability to solve problems in a tailored way.
05
Operational support

Bilingual Business Administration.

Sales support & administration in two languages

“The operational interface that smooths your exchanges with clients across the border — without hiring a dedicated employee.”

  • Sales administrationOrder tracking, customer interface, logistics coordination and invoicing for the target market.
  • Bilingual customer interfaceHandling business correspondence, answering customer requests, qualifying inbound leads.
  • Reporting & dashboardsFormatting sales indicators and translating management documents.
  • Pre-sales & after-sales supportPreparing bilingual quotes, handling complaints, after-sales service in the target market.
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