French Sales Development Representative (Inbound)

DELIVEROO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food delivery sector is seeking a French-speaking Sales Development Representative to join their Manchester team. This role involves engaging with restaurant owners, managing leads, and contributing to the company's growth. The position offers flexible working arrangements after probation, along with a competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

Access to Deliveroo Plus

Discounted Gym membership

Free food

Quarterly sales off-sites

Training days

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site gym and healthcare

Qualifications

• Fluent in French & English.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in phone engagement.
• Organisational skills to manage leads and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound inquiries from French-speaking leads.
• Acquire new business by phone and email.
• Manage sales pipeline and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Travail en équipe

Job description

French Sales Development Representative (Inbound)

Job ID: EV3060

Commercial

Manchester - Main Office

Permanent

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Join our ambitious and growing team as a French-speaking Sales Development Representative (SDR) in the heart of Manchester City Centre.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with decision-makers in the restaurant industry, helping them join the Deliveroo platform and develop their business. If you’re excited about mastering the ins and outs of the food business model, this is the perfect role for you. No previous sales experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm, people skills, and a passion for learning !

The base salary is £26,600, plus monthly commission for achieving targets. Start Date: 4th August 2025.

What's in it for you?

Be part of a thriving international business and work closely with French-speaking clients

A supportive, high-energy team that values your growth and success.

Hybrid work option after completing probation, offering flexibility.

What will you do?

Handle inbound inquiries from French-speaking leads and convert them into loyal/ performing Deliveroo partners.

Acquire new business primarily by phone and email, spending several hours each day connecting with prospects.

Build strong relationships with restaurant owners and managers, understanding their needs, and advising them on how Deliveroo can help their business grow.

Develop food business model knowledge, becoming an expert in the sector and using this to guide your conversations with potential partners.

Manage your sales pipeline, stay organised, and build daily action plans to meet monthly targets.

Collaborate closely with ‘Activation Teams’ to ensure smooth onboarding for new partners, from contracts to photoshoots to tablet setups.

Take care of administrative tasks, including handling contracts and customer documentation with precision and attention to detail.

What do we expect from you?

Fluency in French (spoken and written) – you’ll be working directly with the French market.

Strong communication skills and confidence in spending several hours on the phone each day engaging with prospects.

Organisational skills – you’ll need to stay on top of leads, manage your Pipeline & time effectively, and ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.

A customer-first mindset – you’ll be the face (and the voice) of Deliveroo, so it’s crucial to build trust and demonstrate our commitment to helping restaurant owners succeed.

A drive to achieve sales targets and contribute to a high-performing team.

If you're looking for a role that combines customer engagement, sales, and an opportunity to dive deep into the food business, apply today and start making an impact with Deliveroo!

Requirements

Fluent in French & English

Commitment to succeed in a sales environment with a high earning potential

The confidence to make regular cold calls

Ability to work individually and as part of a team

An eagerness to develop professionally - at Deliveroo we want you to succeed and offers professional development

Passionate about our customers and being the definitive food partner of choice

Access to Deliveroo Plus (offering unlimited free delivery)

Discounted Gym membership

Tonnes of free food

Quarterly sales off-sites and training days

Life at Deliveroo

The culture at Deliveroo is crucial to the success of the business, Manchester is home to Deliveroo's UKI & EU SMB Team and hosts the only SMB SDR team in the UK! The office is an open plan and modern workspace, making it a great environment to learn and enjoy working. You will be surrounded by a friendly, supportive, and rigorous work culture and are exposed to the decision-making process with management and like-minded individuals. Trust is the ultimate foundation of Deliveroo. Employees are trusted with accountability and are given opportunities to share ideas and collaborate. Individual freedom is an important success factor at Deliveroo, providing a safe space for creativity and new ideas. We promote this positive culture with a focus on health and well-being of employees where everyone can be their authentic self.

Benefits and Diversity

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer a range of great benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth, time away and relocation.

We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest growing startups in an exciting space.

A competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package

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Compensation

• We aim to pay every employee competitively for the role they are performing in their respective location
• Depending on role and location, some employees may be eligible for an annual cash bonus, sign-on bonus or relocation support
• Up to 5% matched pension contributions

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Equity

• Some roles may be eligible for share awards, giving them ownership in Deliveroo and a share in our success

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Food

• Free Deliveroo Plus: free delivery and access to special offers
• Team lunches from the best local restaurants

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Time away

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of time spent working at Deliveroo
• One day of paid leave per year to volunteer with a registered charity

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• Funded single cover healthcare on our core plan, with the option to add family members at own cost
• On-site gym (HQ), discounted external gym membership
• Access to wellbeing apps such as LesMills+, Strava, Headspace, Yogaia via GymPass
• Discounted dental insurance and a range of other flexible benefits, such as critical illness cover, partner life cover, travel insurance, health assessments
• Life assurance

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Work Life

• Maternity, paternity and maternity and shared parental leave, eligible from day one of employment
• Excellent kit to enable working from home and a parent-friendly working culture
• Access to free mortgage advice
• Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loans, depending how you wish to travel
• Excellent learning and development opportunities and access to RooLearn, our learning platform, packed with high-quality training and content
• Regular Employee Resource Group (ERG) led social events – examples include dinners, dance lessons and in-office yoga sessions