Enterprise Account Executive - French Speaking - Remote

Overview

Smartsheet is a tech company with a human story to tell. We’re here to empower teams to manage projects, automate workflows, and rapidly build new secure solutions, using simple no-code tools. We’re revolutionaries – so for us changing the way the world works is all in a day’s work.

In Short

• Exceed quarterly and annual software and services sales quotas by driving expansion sales within a portfolio of accounts that are in early-stage maturity with Smartsheet.
• Lead primary and secondary account teams by partnering with Sales Engineering, Consulting, Customer Success, Marketing and Sales Development.
• Develop short and long-term growth and renewal strategies across your customer base.
• Execute complex, high-value solution-based sales processes.
• Develop & execute strategic account plans for less than 30 enterprise accounts (5,000+ employees).
• Drive revenue growth through cross-selling, upselling, and landing new departments.
• Build & maintain strong, long-term customer relationships at all levels.
• Lead & collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales Engineering, Consulting, Customer Success, Marketing).
• Manage & close complex sales cycles, including needs analysis, solution design, and contract negotiation.
• Accurately forecast sales opportunities and track key performance indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• 5+ years of successful enterprise software sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding quotas.
• Experience using MEDDICC and solution selling methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience building & maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships at the executive level within large enterprise accounts.
• Proven ability to drive cross-selling and land new departments within existing customer organizations.
• Experience of working with partners for resale and implementation.
• Expertise in developing and executing complex sales cycles and closing large, strategic deals.
• Strong understanding of SaaS business models and the competitive landscape.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales productivity tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in French is required.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis.

Benefits

• Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members.
• Monthly contributions toward your pension.
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity.
• 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program.
• 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave.
• 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave.
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses.
• Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership, salary sacrifice options, and your own personal Smartsheet account.
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role specific).