What level do sales roles require?
B2 is the standard for most B2B sales roles where English is the working language. C1 is common for senior account management and enterprise sales. Customer-facing roles in retail often accept B1.
Business Language Certificate for sales
The Business Language Certificate (€15) covers negotiation phrases, meeting language, proposal writing, and commercial correspondence. It runs B1 to C2 with a 70 percent pass mark, and it is more relevant than a general language test for sales-specific job applications.
Languages most requested in sales roles across Europe
- English: B2 to C1 for most international roles.
- German: B2 for DACH market positions.
- French: B2 for French-speaking market roles.
- Spanish: B2 for LATAM and Iberian market sales.
- Mandarin Chinese: B2 for Asia-Pacific focused roles.
Common questions
It depends on the employer. Many accept demonstrated work experience. Others, especially in structured hiring processes, ask for a certificate as a quick standardised check. Having one removes the question entirely.
25 questions, roughly 25 minutes. Results are instant, and the PDF certificate arrives by email within 30 seconds of payment.
Last updated: July 2026