FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

French Speaking International Project Manager
Location: Crawley
Salary: -45,000 to -60,000 per annum
Ref: 754PM

To apply, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page and search for job reference: 754PM.

The company:
An established international trading company specialising in the supply of equipment and materials to customers worldwide, working with international clients, suppliers and financial institutions.

Main duties:
Managing international projects from initial enquiry through to completion, coordinating customers, suppliers and internal teams, overseeing commercial activities, monitoring budgets and deadlines, and ensuring successful project delivery.

The role:
- Manage international projects and contracts from enquiry through to delivery and completion.
- Coordinate customers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring contractual obligations and deadlines are met.
- Liaise with international clients, banks and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), supporting export finance applications.
- Oversee procurement, supplier engagement, quotations and order placement.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flow and payment milestones.
- Coordinate manufacturing, inspections, shipping, logistics and delivery.
- Review commercial contracts and technical specifications.
- Identify project risks, manage delays and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare project updates and maintain strong relationships with international stakeholders.
- Support and coordinate project management consultants, with potential for wider team management responsibilities.

The candidate:
- Fluent French and English, with excellent communication skills.
- Solid experience in project or contract management.
- Background in international trade, commodities, procurement, capital equipment or a similar commercial environment.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of international trading processes.
- Good financial understanding, including the ability to interpret P&L statements and balance sheets.
- Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping, payment terms and logistics.
- Experience dealing with international customers, suppliers and multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of export finance, UK Export Finance (UKEF) and European Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) would be advantageous.
- Highly organised, proactive and commercially minded, with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- Previous team management experience would be beneficial.

The salary:
-45,000 to -60,000 per annum

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.