Junior Account Executive – France

Apgar Consulting SARL; France; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

75% coverage of transportation costs

Company health insurance

Company savings plan

Office amenities such as parking and fitness room

Team-building events throughout the year

Up to 2 days of remote work per week

Résumé du poste

A consulting firm specialized in Data is seeking a Junior Account Executive (M/F) to join its sales team in France. The ideal candidate will support business development by identifying and qualifying new opportunities, presenting offerings, and developing sales strategies. Candidates should have a background in business or engineering, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen interest in data/AI. The role offers a permanent contract with attractive benefits and opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of experience in B2B sales, consulting, or a technology environment.
• Initial sales experience through internships or apprenticeships is appreciated.
• Leadership skills with a C-Level presence.
• Interest or exposure to data/AI is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop sales strategies for offerings in your territory.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Lead proposals and negotiations.
• Build long term partnerships with high-level stakeholders.
• Supervise the market and contribute to Apgar’s visibility.

Connaissances

Sales and business development

Listening skills

Curiosity

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Interest in data, cloud, analytics, or AI

Formation

Graduate from a business school, engineering school, or equivalent university degree

Description du poste

Want to embark on an exciting new adventure in the world of Data? Apgar, a consulting firm specialized in Data, is looking for an Account Executive (M/F).

Excited to explore the fascinating world of Data: Apgar, an international consulting firm recognized by Gartner and specialized in Data, is seeking a Junior Account Executive (M/F) to join its sales team and actively contribute to its structuring and growth.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent (CDI)

Salary: Attractive package (Fixed + Variable) depending on profile

Location: 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, with frequent travel across France

You enjoy challenges and business development

You are curious, attentive, and analytical

You have strong interpersonal skills and an interest in data/AI (with prior sales experience appreciated)

We are identified by Gartner as one of the 18 firms specialising in Data Management

Job responsibilities:

Business Development

• Develop sales strategies for all our offerings in your territory (existing client portfolio and prospects)
• Identify and conduct discovery meetings
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities
• Lead proposals and negotiations
• Build long term partnerships with high-level stakeholders
• Identify key points and challenges our current and prospective clients face when it comes to data, analytics, AI, and broader technological transformation
• Present our offerings in data strategy, governance, data platforms, advanced analytics, and AI
• Supervise the market (competition, data trends, new practices, trade shows, etc.)
• Contribute to Apgar’s positioning and visibility

Required Skills:

• Strong interest in sales and business development
• Listening skills, curiosity, and analytical mindset
• Good interpersonal skills and strong verbal communication
• Interest in data, cloud, analytics, or AI topics
• Initial sales experience (internship, apprenticeship, or job) is appreciated

Candidate profile:

• Graduate from a business school, engineering school, or equivalent university degree
• 0 to 2 years of experience (including internships and apprenticeships) in B2B sales, consulting, or a technology environment
• Leadership skills with a C-Level presence, able to guide extended teams
• Tech and/or sector expertise is a plus

Additional Benefits at APGAR:

• 75% coverage of transportation costs (Navigo pass)
• Company health insurance
• Company savings plan (PEI) + Retirement savings plan (PERCO)
• Offices with parking, lunch options, fitness room, Ile de la Jatte
• Regional team-building events throughout the year
• Ideal work-life balance with up to 2 days of remote work per week
• Work environment recognized as “Great Place to Work” since 2021
• Our sales frameworks and automated processes
• Low turnover rate (2%)

Recruitment Process:

• Phone pre-screening with a recruiter to discuss your background, motivations, the company, and the role
• First interview with the Sales Director France for mutual introduction
• Second interview with a Technical Manager to discuss our offerings and the importance of technology
• Conversation with one of our Co-Founders to highlight our human values and close collaboration
• Final interview with the Global Sales Director to finalize strategy, territory, and all necessary details before starting

*We firmly believe in an ethical approach to recruitment, where every candidate is treated with consideration, fairness, and transparency throughout the selection process, with the aim of respecting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Therefore, all applications are welcome and reviewed, without distinction based on origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability…