Account Executive – French-Speaking
Established over 40 years ago, our client is a leading software provider for the education sector, providing a range of tools to drive efficiency & streamline processes across schools, colleges and universities.
Since their establishment, they have experience consistent YOY growth and are looking for a French-speaking Account Executive to join their team to manage the full sales cycle with educational institutions across France & Belgium; this a market with a huge amount of untapped potential meaning that the successful candidate will have a strong set-up for success from day one.
This is a fully remote opportunity but successful candidates can expect occasional travel to France/Belgium when required to meet with larger clients face-to-face.
Responsibilities
* Full sales cycle management from initial prospecting through to closing, often managing multiple deals at once
* Build long-term sales pipeline & execute effective sales strategy to drive revenue growth
* Proactively build network of clients and contacts within the industry
* Create & deliver effective sales presentations & product demonstrations
* Maintain up to date knowledge of industry trends & developments
* Collaborate with internal teams where necessary
The Successful Candidate
* 2+ years managing the full sales cycle
* New business generation experience is essential
* Experience selling into the education sector or public sector is a plus
* Experience selling tech/software would be beneficial but not essential
* Fluent in French
Account Executive Package
* Basic salary: £45,000-50,000
* OTE: +£20,000
* Access to employee benefits portal
* Pension options
* Healthcare options
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays