Business Development Executive - French Speaking

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>A</strong><strong>BOUT TIDE</strong></h3> <p>At Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions, from invoicing to accounting.</p> <p>Tide is transforming the small business banking market and now supports over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France.</p> <p>Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save time and money so they can get back to doing what they love.</p> <p><strong>Tide facts:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs</li> <li>Over 2 million members: 900,000 UK and 1,100,000 in India and growing rapidly</li> <li>Over $300 million raised in funding</li> <li>Over 2,800 Tideans globally</li> <li>Recognised with Great Place to Work certification three years in a row, and among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance in 2026</li> <li>We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg</li> </ul></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM:</h3> <p>The Onboarding Team is a front-line team, looking to convert as many prospective/cold leads into becoming a Tide Member and taking advantage of many Tide products during their Onboarding period. We collaborate with marketing, product and the <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">KYC</span></span></span> Teams to ensure a seamless Onboarding experience for prospective members, providing key insights to all stakeholders.</p> <h3>ABOUT THE ROLE: </h3> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1232">As an Business Development Executive you responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1307"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Driving market expansion</strong> – Engage with prospective SME members, address objections, and effectively communicate the benefits of using the Tide app for their business needs.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1307"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Converting leads into active members</strong> – Proactively call prospective members who have started an application, provide support, and guide them through the completion process to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1307"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Building strong relationships</strong> – Establish trust and rapport with prospective members, understanding their business needs and identifying opportunities to introduce relevant financial products and services.</li> <li data-renderer-start-pos="1307"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Ensuring compliance and troubleshooting issues</strong> – Work closely with <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">KYC</span> agents to verify documentation, assist members in resolving any application issues, and ensure all regulatory requirements are met.</li> <li data-rende