Sales Leader, BDR Manager France- French Speaking

Salesforce; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace policy

Strong support for work-life balance

Access to AI tools for productivity enhancement

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a high-performing Sales Leader in Dublin to transform our French market organization. This role demands strategic leadership, change management, and the integration of Agentic AI into sales processes. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team, recruit and develop talent, and design effective sales strategies.

Ideal applicants will be fluent in French and English, have a strong sales background, and proven leadership experience, as well as a vision for leveraging AI to enhance productivity. Join us to redefine sales excellence.

Qualifications

• Currently operating in a Sales Leader position.
• Fluency in both French and English is mandatory.
• Proven experience leading teams through organizational change.
• Strong passion for Sales and AI integration.
• Track record of over-achieving quotas in software sales.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic shift of the sales development organization.
• Drive adoption of Agentic AI tools within the team.
• Recruit and prepare team members for promotion.
• Design and execute sales strategies for the French market.
• Define objectives and creative team incentives.
• Partner with Sales Leadership and Marketing for campaign optimization.

Skills

Sales Leadership Experience

Fluency in French and English

Change Agent Mindset

Tech-Forward Vision

Sales Background

Communication Mastery

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category

Sales

Job Details

About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we’re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce’s core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level‑up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Covering the French Market)

The Opportunity

Ready to pioneer the next frontier of sales excellence? We are seeking an established, high‑performing Sales Leader—currently operating as a Sales Manager managing Account managers, Account Executives and/or Business Development Representatives (BDRs)—to spearhead and transform our French market organization.

This isn’t a traditional "maintenance" management role. We are undergoing a major shift in how we go to market. As a Business Development Manager, you will act as a critical change agent, scaling a high‑velocity team while actively evolving our sales development organization. You will be at the forefront of integrating Agentic AI into our workflow—shifting the team from manual outreach to strategic AI orchestration—while continuing to act as a world‑class talent incubator for the next generation of AEs.

If you are a strategic leader who thrives on navigating ambiguity, driving change management, and leveraging cutting‑edge technology to unlock revenue, this highly visible role is your next career defining step.

Your Impact

• Change Management & Evolution: Lead the strategic shift of the sales development organization. You will guide the team through process overhauls, shifting mindsets, and adopting modern methodologies as our go‑to‑market strategy evolves.
• Agentic AI Innovation: Drive the adoption and mastery of Agentic AI tools within the team. You will train and scale the organization to leverage autonomous AI agents for deep research, hyper‑personalized prospecting, and workflow automation, multiplying team output and pipeline quality.
• Talent Incubator: Recruit, onboard, and coach a diverse team, preparing them for future promotion into closing Account Executive roles through rigorous pipeline and sales competency training.
• Strategic Market Leadership: Design and execute sophisticated sales strategies tailored to the nuances of the French territory, turning raw data and AI‑driven insights into high‑value revenue pipeline.
• Performance & Tech Optimization: Define objectives, design creative team incentives, and cultivate a culture of high performance. Balance human emotional intelligence with advanced technology to maximize productivity.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment: Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Operations to optimize campaign follow‑ups, refine tech stacks, and report on lead quality and revenue impact to senior stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Current Sales Leadership Experience: You are currently operating in a Sales Leader position, with a proven track record of directly managing, mentoring, and scaling Account Executives, Account Managers and/or Business Development teams.
• Language Mastery: Absolute fluency (written and spoken) in both French and English is mandatory for this role.
• Change Agent Mindset: Proven experience leading teams through organizational, cultural, or technological change. You don’t just manage processes; you inspire people through transitions.
• Tech‑Forward Vision: A strong passion for—and ideally experience with—the intersection of Sales and AI. You understand how Agentic AI can be used to supercharge pipeline generation, and you know how to operationalize it.
• Sales Background: A consistent, proven track record of over‑achieving quotas in enterprise software sales (CRM, SaaS, or Enterprise Applications preferred).
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to manage upwards, collaborate cross‑functionally, and build trust within a multi‑cultural, fast‑paced environment.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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