Account Executive, Mid-market, France - Sales

Riot Security; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riot Security in Paris, France is seeking an Account Executive to manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract signing. You will drive pipeline generation, nurture relationships with security leaders, and close deals by demonstrating the platform and guiding proofs of concept.

The role requires a track record in B2B outbound sales, the ability to speak English professionally, and fluency in French. On-site with potential remote days, based in Paris or willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in B2B sales, outbound experience (cold calls).
• Experience handling full-cycle sales from outreach to close.
• Proven ability to engage CIOs/CISOs or other C-level buyers.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and own your sales pipeline through calls, email, and LinkedIn.
• Engage qualified prospects and maintain relationships across the cycle.
• Demo the platform and guide a proof of concept to contract negotiation.

Skills

BDR experience

AE full-cycle

Prospecting

C-level sales

Job description

We’re a product-first team on a mission to help grow the cybersecurity culture

We want to instill cybersecurity good practices to employees in a way that’s actually effective, and entertaining enough so that employees don’t feel like they’re working. Think Duolingo but for cybersecurity.

We created a platform to easily rollout a cybersecurity awareness program: the platform sends chat-based 4-minutes long courses to teams. Following the courses, the other side of the platform simulates phishing attacks, to prepare employees to face hackers, but in a safe environment.

Created in 2020, Riot has raised $45m with leading investors (Y Combinator, Left Lane, Base10, Funders Club and First Capital) and is now protecting more than 2,000,000 employees in over 2,000 companies (including Intercom, Deel, and Deezer) all over the world.

Cybersecurity is everywhere. It’s impacting everyone, everyday, and it’s becoming the number one risk to any organization, whether it’s a small business or a big firm. Yet, the cybersecurity culture in most companies is a disaster. Hackers are leveraging this by targeting the weakest link: the employees. We’re on a mission to fix that.

You will join the sales team, as a Account Executive you will be responsible for managing the entire sales funnel, from pipe generation to closing deals.

What you will do

• Generate leads: you are responsible of your pipeline by prospecting through cold calls, mail and LinkedIn
• Engage qualified prospect: build and maintain strong relationship all along the sales cycle
• Close deals: demo the platform, provide technical assistance, to successfully navigate a proof of concept and finally to negotiate contracts

Who you are

• You have at least 2 or 3 years experience in BtoB companies with: a first BDR (outbound role with cold calls) and an AE full cycle position
• You are looking for a full stack position and you are use to do prospection
• You already sold to our persona (CISO, CIO) or, at least, C-levels
• You don’t need to be an expert on cybersecurity, but you need to be motivated by the mission
• You have a full professional proficiency in English and native in French
• You’re based in Paris or you’re willing to relocate

It will be a cultural fit if

• You’re a doer: not afraid to get your hands dirty and get things done.
• You have high standards: expect performance to be nothing short of the best.
• You are an enthusiastic at heart: exhibit passion and excitement over work.

Why join us at Riot

• Join a financially-healthy company: we’re financially strong and highly capital-efficient. Fundraising fuels our momentum, enabling us to scale faster and unlock new growth opportunities.
• Contribute to a fast-growing startup with a strong vision and high ambitions, backed by clear business goals. We’ve tripled our revenue over the past two years, and we plan to grow from €20M to €40M ARR in 2026.
• Experience the energy of a collaborative team in our modern and cosy office located in heart of Paris: République / Canal Saint-Martin

Recruitment process

• Screening interview with our TAM (30’)
• Hiring Manager interview with a Sales team leader (1h)
• Business case / Role Play with our Head of Sales, Ines (1h)
• Cultural fit interview with our VP Sales, Clément (30’)
• Founder interview (30’)

At RIOT, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters belonging. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Please note that this is an on-site position with up to 2 days per month of remote work.