Enterprise Account Executive, UK

Riot Security; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Riot is seeking an Account Executive to lead full-cycle sales for the UK market from our Paris HQ. You will manage a portfolio of enterprise accounts, prospecting to close, and work with buyers and C-level executives in a fast-growing B2B SaaS cybersecurity awareness platform.

You will map strategic accounts, apply rigorous qualification processes (MEDDPPICC), and drive growth with upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hunting and closing B2B SaaS or services deals.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with C-suite.
• Able to use MEDDPPICC or similar qualification frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop a strategic territory with 50+ enterprise accounts.
• Lead negotiations, manage stakeholders, and close contracts with high ACV.
• Drive account growth through upselling and cross-selling strategies.
• Collaborate with Customer Success for adoption and quarterly business reviews.
• Refine and execute go-to-market strategy for the UK market from Paris HQ.

Skills

BD/BDR experience

Full-cycle sales

Enterprise sales

English fluency

French native

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 an Account Executive you will be responsible for managing the entire sales funnel, from pipe generation to closing deals.

As one of our first Account Executives for UK, you’ll play a key role in launching our go-to-market in your country. You’ll drive full-cycle sales from outbound prospecting to closing and help us refine our local strategy along the way.

We’re opening these markets from our HQ in France, to ensure close integration with the team, alignment with our global processes, and fast feedback loops across functions. You’ll be at the heart of the action while building a strong local presence.

What you will do

• Own and Develop a Strategic Territory: Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 enterprise accounts ranging from 5,000 to over 100,000 employees. Perform detailed account mapping to pinpoint multiple entry points and key stakeholders for targeted outreach.

• Qualify Complex Opportunities: Use the MEDDPPICC framework to rigorously qualify opportunities, navigate intricate buying processes, build mutual success plans, and deliver precise forecasting.

• Land High-Value Deals: Lead negotiations, manage multiple stakeholders internally and externally, and close contracts that maximize annual contract value (ACV).

• Drive Account Growth: Expand your accounts through upselling (bottom-up adoption) and cross-selling strategies, identifying new business units and additional solution opportunities.

• Partner with Customer Success: Collaborate closely with Enterprise Customer Success teams to ensure strong product adoption, conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and jointly develop account plans to maximize client value and long-term growth.

Who you are

• You have a proven track record in hunting and closing deals within B2B SaaS startups (ACV > $50k) or professional services firms with annual client spend exceeding $1M.

• You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong business acumen, enabling you to build meaningful relationships with buyers, leaders, and C-level executives, effectively raising their awareness of the necessity of using Riot.

• You demonstrate substantial business maturity, allowing you to rapidly grasp our product, our market, and the specific pain points of our buyers.

• You have the capacity to step back from daily activities, critically assess processes, and proactively contribute to enhancing our outbound and sales strategies.

• 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 our Head of Enterprise, Hubert (1h)
• Business case / Role Play with Hubert and our VP Sales, Clément (1h)
• Cultural fit interview with a team member (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.