Sr Account Executive (Farmer)

Genesys; Paris; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning and growth

Collaborative, performance-driven work

Job summary

Genesys is seeking an Sr Account Executive (farmer) focused on expansion across strategic accounts. You will engage C-level executives, craft go-to-market plans, and drive revenue growth with enterprise customers in a dynamic, quota-driven role.

In this senior, expansion-focused position, you’ll manage complex multi-stakeholder deals and collaborate with Solutions Consulting, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product to articulate ROI-driven value for executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software or SaaS sales.
• Proven track record of quota attainment and consistent overachievement.
• Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with enterprise clients.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with C-level leaders (CIO, COO, CXO).
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset.
• Fluency in both French and English languages.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, identify, and close new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of expansion opportunities through proactive engagement and networking.
• Develop and execute account-based sales strategies targeting high-potential enterprise customers.
• Lead complex sales cycles from qualification to close, often involving multiple stakeholders across IT, Operations, and Line of Business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Solutions Consulting, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product to tailor solutions and ensure customer success.
• Deliver compelling value propositions and ROI-based business cases to executive stakeholders.
• Accurately forecast revenue and manage pipeline using CRM tool, e.g., Salesforce.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technology developments.

Skills

Enterprise software sales

Quota attainment

Complex sales cycles

Executive presence

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship building

French & English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance or related field

MBA is a plus

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.

About the Role

As an Sr Account Executive (farmer) focused on expansion , you will play a pivotal role in expanding our customer base across strategic accounts. You will be responsible for developing and executing go-to-market strategies to engage C-level decision-makers, identify new opportunities, and drive revenue growth within.

This is a quota-carrying, farmer role requiring a strong understanding of enterprise sales, complex deal cycles, and the ability to position our solutions’ business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, identify, and close new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of expansion opportunities through proactive engagement and networking.
• Develop and execute account-based sales strategies targeting high-potential enterprise customers.
• Lead complex sales cycles from qualification to close, often involving multiple stakeholders across IT, Operations, and Line of Business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Solutions Consulting, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product to tailor solutions and ensure customer success.
• Deliver compelling value propositions and ROI-based business cases to executive stakeholders.
• Accurately forecast revenue and manage pipeline using [CRM tool, e.g., Salesforce].
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technology developments.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software or SaaS sales
• Proven track record of quota attainment and consistent overachievement.
• Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles with enterprise clients.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with C-level leaders (CIO, COO, CXO).
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset.
• Fluency in both French and English languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling cloud-based, CX, AI, or contact center solutions.
• Familiarity with consultative and value-based selling methodologies (MEDDIC, Challenger, SPIN, etc.).
• Strong network and established relationships large account and ecosystem
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA a plus).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.
• A collaborative, performance-driven culture that values innovation and excellence.

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.

What Happens After You Apply

After you apply, here’s what you can typically expect:

• Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
• A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.
• Next, you’ll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
• We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.
• After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.

Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.

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

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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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