Senior Account Executive - FSI

Genesys; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning and professional成长

Job summary

Genesys in Paris is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive new business and revenue growth with enterprise clients in the Financial Services sector. You will leverage your expertise in Customer Experience, AI, Cloud, and Contact Center solutions to understand customer needs and close strategic deals.

The role requires 7+ years in enterprise sales, a track record of exceeding targets, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise software sales experience.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build long-term executive relationships.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM and forecasting.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Master's degree or relevant certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development by identifying and closing enterprise opportunities for Genesys Cloud.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Apply a consultative sales approach to position AI-powered CX solutions.
• Stay informed about industry trends to position Genesys as a market leader.
• Partner with Marketing, Solution Consulting, and Product teams to develop account strategies.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, CRM data, and pipeline management.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and account expansion.
• Negotiate and close complex enterprise agreements.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Executive relationships

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/related

Master's degree or relevant certification (advantage)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most. At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships. Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day. We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Account Executive to join our growing sales team. In this role, you will develop new business opportunities, drive revenue growth, and build long-term relationships with enterprise clients in the Financial Services industry. You will leverage your expertise in Customer Experience, AI, Cloud, and Contact Center solutions to understand customer needs, deliver tailored business outcomes, and consistently exceed sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new business development by identifying, pursuing, and closing enterprise opportunities for Genesys Cloud
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives, business leaders, and technology stakeholders
• Apply a consultative sales approach to understand customer challenges and position AI-powered CX solutions that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and business outcomes
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive developments, and emerging technologies to position Genesys as a market leader
• Partner with Marketing, Solution Consulting, Customer Success, and Product teams to develop account strategies and ensure customer success
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, CRM data, and pipeline management
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and account expansion
• Negotiate and close complex enterprise agreements
• Act as a trusted advisor, aligning customer objectives with long-term business value

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise sales experience, ideally within software, cloud, or customer experience technology
• Strong understanding of Customer Experience, AI, Cloud, and Contact Center solutions
• Proven success in exceeding sales targets and closing complex enterprise deals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to build long‑term executive relationships and influence key decision-makers
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce for pipeline management and forecasting
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage
• Fluent French and English are required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities
• A collaborative, performance‑driven culture that values innovation and excellence.
• #LI-MC1 Working at Genesys
• AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide.
• 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
• A flexible‑first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
• Growth in the AI era – Build future‑ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
• Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well‑being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
• Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.
• Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.

Be the one building what's next - where AI, experience and impact come together.

About Genesys

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI‑Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.com.

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