Account Executive, SMB | France

Deel; Ireland; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grants

Flexible office membership

Job summary

Deel is seeking an experienced Account Executive to manage a portfolio of prospective accounts and drive revenue across a fast-moving global market. You will own the full sales cycle from discovery to close and collaborate with SDR, Success, Product, Marketing, and Sales Ops to deliver tailored Deel solutions.

In this role you will maintain a robust pipeline through outbound and inbound activities, communicate Deel’s value proposition effectively, and strive to exceed quarterly targets while

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Ability to build strong client relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated list of prospective accounts and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Identify and develop opportunities for new business.
• Lead the full sales process, from prospecting and discovery to negotiation and closing.
• Present tailored solutions and effectively communicate Deel’s value proposition.
• Maintain an active and healthy sales pipeline through outbound outreach, inbound lead management, and ongoing client engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support client needs and ensure a seamless experience.
• Prepare accurate forecasts and keep CRM data up to date, including account details, activities, opportunities, and pipeline.
• Meet or exceed monthly and yearly revenue targets.
• Provide feedback on customer needs, market trends, and product opportunities to internal stakeholders.

Skills

B2B sales

Revenue targets

Relationship building

Negotiation

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated list of prospective accounts and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Identify and develop opportunities for new business.
• Lead the full sales process, from prospecting and discovery to negotiation and closing.
• Present tailored solutions and effectively communicate Deel’s value proposition.
• Maintain an active and healthy sales pipeline through outbound outreach, inbound lead management, and ongoing client engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams (SDR, Customer Success, Product, Marketing, Sales Ops, Legal) to support client needs and ensure a seamless experience.
• Prepare accurate forecasts and keep CRM data up to date, including account details, activities, opportunities, and pipeline.
• Meet or exceed monthly and yearly revenue targets.
• Provide feedback on customer needs, market trends, and product opportunities to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant B2B sales experience, with expectations varying by level and segment supported according to Deel’s job architecture.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and successfully managing full sales cycles.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and navigate multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
• Familiarity with structured sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, customer‑centric selling) is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and sales processes; ability to manage pipeline and forecasting with discipline.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Growth mindset and willingness to continuously learn and adapt.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

• Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On‑Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.
• Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market‑aligned conversion.
• Final pay is based on objective, job‑related criteria including experience, skills, and location.
• We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.

Some things you'll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG

At Deel, we're an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Deel welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. We will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email ([e-mail]) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role‑related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.

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