About Business France

Would you like to create business opportunities in a bilingual and multicultural work environment? Join our team!

Business France plays an essential role in developing the French economy internationally. We offer tailor-made solutions for French companies looking to expand globally and enable North American companies to discover the many reasons to choose France when planning their global expansion. Business France also runs the V.I.E program, an HR solution designed to source young talents from Europe. With 1420 employees worldwide, the Agency is present in 55 countries and offers its services in 100+ markets.

In line with French public policy on carbon neutrality and climate change, Business France is prioritizing the green transition by placing it at the heart of its strategy. We have already started to implement extensive policies internally to curb our environmental impact and we help our clients to take this important element into consideration in their business development.

In North America, Business France opened offices in strategic locations, next to the most vibrant markets. Our network of over 100 employees operates from 5 central offices (New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Montréal) and 4 outposts (Los Angeles, Boston, Detroit, Houston). Working closely together, we organize promotional events, accelerators, French pavilions, or directly work with entrepreneurs in the most promising markets. Join us today!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Energy, Infrastructure & Mining Trade Advisor, you will play a key role in helping French companies successfully enter and grow in North America.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and engaging prospective partners, customers, and stakeholders through targeted outreach campaigns (calls, emails, LinkedIn, and networking activities);
• Qualifying business opportunities and assessing market potential for French companies;
• Understanding prospects' needs, challenges, and strategic priorities;
• Generating and securing high-value business meetings between French companies and North American decision-makers;
• Building and maintaining a strong network of industry contacts and strategic accounts;
• Supporting and leading business development projects across the industrial, infrastructure, and mining sectors;
• Organizing and delivering trade missions, seminars, networking events, and B2B programs;
• Representing Business France and participating in major North American industry events and trade shows;
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the U.S., Canada, and France;

Participating in a structured training program, including sessions in France, to develop your expertise and long-term career growth.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Strong presentation and public speaking abilities;
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn;
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects;
• Understanding of business processes and organizational structures;
• 3–5 years of professional experience minimum;
• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field;

Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven work experience in Business Development, Sales, Consulting, or a similar client-facing role;
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM, Pardot, LinkedIn, MS Excel, and business intelligence platforms such as ZoomInfo, Nexis, or PitchBook;
• Experience using sales and marketing engagement tools such as Yesware, HubSpot Sequences, Outreach, Salesloft, Apollo, or similar campaign automation platforms;
• French speaker is a plus;
• A business understanding of the Industry, Infrastructure, Mining or Energy sectors;

International experience is a plus.

Why Join Business

France?This is more than a business development role.

• It's an opportunity to:Work directly with founders, CEOs, and senior executives of innovative companies;
• Develop a deep understanding of North American industrial markets;
• Build a powerful international professional network;
• Have a tangible impact on companies' growth trajectories;
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and emerging industrial trends;
• Grow quickly within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team;

Benefit from ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Extensive leave policy;
• Health coverage and retirement benefits;
• International exposure and career development opportunities.