International Sales Executive

Company Description

SHS Group is a dynamic fast-moving consumer goods business operating across the UK, Ireland, and international markets, with a team of over 1,100 people. The company owns a wide portfolio of well-known brands such as WKD, Shloer, bottlegreen, Merrydown, Rocks, Shandy Shack, Farmlea, Meridian, ZIP, and Crucials, and is the UK’s largest supplier of own-label herbs and spices. SHS Group’s mission, “Great People Growing Great Brands,” reflects a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and brand growth.

Guided by its SPIRIT values, the business invests in its people, supports local communities, and acts sustainably while driving commercial performance and market expansion.

This is a full-time, on-site International Sales Executive role based in Gloucester.

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented French speaker Sales Executive to provide support across multiple markets, including France, Belgium, USA and Canada.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, systems, and commercial processes. The role is internally focused, providing critical support through reporting, analysis, and administration rather than direct customer interaction.

• Support to the French Key Account Manager (50% of role) with day-to-day account management activities as well as support Country Managers on specific support tasks.
• Help prepare customer presentations for meetings, business reviews, and commercial negotiations
• Support the management of promotional plans, including maintaining and updating promo plan trackers
• Assist in preparing and updating product brochures, display catalogues, etc.
• Support the International Commercial Manager with day-today tasks relating to pricing, reporting data administration
• Support the International Sales Managers on key market specific projects which may require international travel

• Update and maintain French portals with accurate product information
• Complete and submit promotional forms in line with retailer requirements and deadlines
• Ensure all submitted data is accurate and aligned with internal systems

• Maintain and update Internal/sell-in/Sell-out data trackers, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
• Analyse product and retailer performance (Retailers’ datasharing, Nielsen and Sell-in reports) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support reporting on sales performance, promotions, and market activity

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• French written/reading skills is essential

• Commercial awareness
• Ability to interpret data and reports
• Project coordination experience

• Proactive and self-motivated
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, international environment

• Qualification / Degree in Business, Management, or related field (preferred)
• Ideally (but not a requirement) 2+ years’ experience in:
• Executive/Personal Assistant role OR
• Sales/Operations coordination OR
• Business support roles
• Experience in multinational or commercial environments is a plus