Senior Enterprise Account Executive - France Lead & Luxury

Clutch Canada; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic advertising technology company is seeking a Senior Enterprise Account Executive to drive sales in the French luxury market. Ideal candidates will have extensive B2B SaaS experience, fluent French skills, and a strong network in digital marketing. The role emphasizes innovative sales strategies and collaborative hybrid work environments.

Benefits

Healthcare packages

Performance-based rewards

Flexible hybrid workplace

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years in B2B SaaS, preferably in digital marketing.
• Engagement with C-level decision makers.
• Proven track record of meeting quotas.

Responsibilities

• Sell the Smartly product in the French market.
• Build and execute a market strategy for France.
• Prepare successful demos and conversions.

Skills

Sales and business development experience

Fluency in French

Ability to create connections

Ownership of connections in the luxury sector

Tools

SaaS platforms

Job description

The sales team at Smartly is changing the way brands engage with consumers across the open and closed web. Built on a strong culture of collaboration and trust, our team is looking to bring on experienced and motivated sellers that will aid in our rapidly growing business in the European market.

As a Senior Enterprise Account Executive, France Lead & Luxury at Smartly, you’ll put your hunter instincts to use and fuel your drive for accelerating business growth! You will work with leading brands and performance advertisers around the world in order to offer a pioneering and innovative product that is leading our online marketing industry! Your focus will be to help make online advertising easy, effective, and enjoyable for Fortune 500 and D2C clients across the luxury industry and more broadly in France.

As a Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Smartly you will…

• Sell the Smartly product by identifying, cultivating, and closing new logo business within the French market
• Build and execute a French market strategy
• Acquire and manage a working knowledge of the value proposition of the platform as well as the existing and future needs of new prospects and existing customers
• Build and maintain a pipeline from your own outbound efforts alongside those of the Associate Account Executive, Partnerships and Marketing teams
• Gain experience in selling a dominant SaaS platform, and/or managed and creative services to leading brands.
• Prepare a successful demo, trial and conversion of customer by working closely with the Sales Engineering and Implementation teams
• Ensure operational excellence by partnering with internal team members including but not limited to Associate Account Executive, Agency team, Sales Engineers, Customer Success Managers, Art Directors, and Leadership

We are looking for…

• 7+ years of sales and business development experience in B2B SaaS businesses or corresponding agencies, preferably in digital marketing and paid social within the luxury/French sector
• Ability to create connections and engage with a variety of audiences, including C-level decision makers.
• Ownership of existing connections that will open doors in the French market, in addition to the luxury and beauty sector
• Track record of meeting and exceeding quota on a consistent basis
• Strong desire to learn about our product in order to effectively sell up to the C-suite or down to end users as needed
• Ability and willingness to travel for meetings, conferences and industry events
• Fluency in French

What we offer you…

At Smartly, we offer a place where you can advance your career. Here, you'll find:

An Inclusive Global Culture: Join a team of over 750 Smartlies, representing more than 60 nationalities across 24 locations in 13 countries. We cultivate a culture built on trust, transparency, and open feedback, where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged.

Global Impact: Contribute to a company making a global impact, directly influencing our customers' success and business growth.

Focus on Wellbeing: We prioritize your health with healthcare packages, mental health services, and a commitment to work-life balance through paid holidays and family leave.

Comprehensive Rewards: Benefit from equity options, performance-based rewards, competitive compensation, and career development opportunities.

Flexible Hybrid Workplace: Experience a hybrid work model, balancing office collaboration with remote work, and the option to work abroad for up to 30 days annually.

Smartly is committed to being a great place for growth-minded individuals to thrive. Explore more in our Culture Handbook!

Apply Now and Build Your Future with Smartly!

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About Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

Visit Smartly to learn more.

About Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

Visit Smartly to learn more.