Strategic Account Executive - France
One of the world's largest cybersecurity corporations with ambitious plans to help build a better internet is currently recruiting for an Strategic Account Executive based in France to drive large account sales.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute against a sales strategy/ plan for strategic accounts#
- Drive large account sales into France/ French-speaking markets to achieve revenue targets
- Manage contract negotiations
- Maintain a robust sales pipeline
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
- < 50% travel
Skills and experience required:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Fluent in both English and French
- Relevant direct experience, track record, and relationships within largest corporate enterprise accounts in France & French speaking markets
- 10-20+ years of direct B2B selling experience, 5-10+ years selling to large enterprise/strategic accounts
- Direct experience selling network security and/or CDN solutions and services preferred
- Prior experience being part of an early sales team helping drive traction in France/French-speaking markets for a US-based SaaS company highly preferred
- Experience managing longer, complex sales cycles
- Basic understanding of computer networking and "how the internet works"
- Aptitude for learning technical concepts/terms (Technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus)
- Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
- Self-motivated; entrepreneurial spirit
- Comfortable working in a fast paced dynamic environment
What this job offers you:
- Clear career progression path
- Join a company with strong values
- Flexible working arrangements
How to apply:
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