Tencent Cloud Sales Trainee

Lightspeed Studios; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lightspeed Studios is seeking a dedicated sales professional in Paris to manage end-to-end customer account life cycles and achieve sales targets in the cloud services sector. You will collaborate with senior sales members and utilize your networking skills to develop relationships with key clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in sales with tech-related internship experience and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for growth are available as you progress to an independent salesperson.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sales, business development, and account management.
• Tech-related internship experience in cloud or software.
• Strong presentation and communication skills in English.

Responsabilités

• Manage the customer account lifecycle from contract preparation to negotiation.
• Execute strategic account plans and forecast sales.
• Generate leads and identify solution-based sales opportunities.
• Develop high-value relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Achieve sales goals and enhance account growth.

Connaissances

Sales strategy development

Networking and prospecting

Account management

Customer relationship management

Data analysis

Description du poste

Business Unit Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is responsible for promoting the company’s cloud and industry Internet strategy. CSIG explores the interactions between users and industries to create innovative solutions for smart industries via technological advancements such as cloud, AI, and network security. While driving the digitalization of retail, medical, education, transportation and other industries, CSIG helps companies serve users in smarter ways, building a new ecosystem of intelligent industries that connect users and businesses.

What the Role Entails

• Partner with senior members of the Sales team to manage the end‑to‑end customer account lifecycle, including contract preparation and negotiation.
• Execute strategic account plans, status reports, sales and revenue forecasting, and quota attainment, preparing to become an independent salesperson in the second year.
• Use networking and prospecting skills to generate leads and identify strategic, solution‑based sales opportunities.
• Attend leading industry exhibitions with the Sales team throughout Europe and worldwide.
• Develop and manage high‑value relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Business Contracts Manager on contract negotiations.
• Achieve or exceed sales goals, sustain revenue growth and provide recommendations to enhance account growth and revenue potential.
• Become proficient in Tencent’s cloud offerings, understand customer needs, and provide appropriate service solutions.
• Develop strategic plans based on industry trends (FSI, Manufacturing & Energy, Pan‑Internet, ISV) and customer analysis.
• Work with Solutions Architect and Marketing teams to develop sales pitch materials and exhibition materials.

Who We Look For

• Strong interest in developing a career in sales, business development, and account management within cloud services.
• Prior tech‑related internship experience in cloud, software, or related fields.
• “Hunter” mentality and outstanding ability to close sales.
• Strong ownership mindset in the workplace.
• Excellent English presentation and communication skills; fluency in Chinese, German, French or other major European languages is a major plus.
• Curiosity for technology and prior knowledge of Cloud, CDN, SaaS industry and internet space.
• Adept at analyzing data, trends and market to develop insights and key selling points.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.